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What happens when you stop drinking?
11/12/2013 1:57:18 PM
An alcoholic is a person who suffers from alcoholism. Alcoholism occurs when a person
shows signs of physical addiction to alcohol (for example, tolerance and withdrawal)
and continues to drink, despite problems with physical health, mental health, and
social, family, or job responsibilities.
Alcohol may come to dominate the person`s life
and relationships. Hence, alcoholics or heavy drunkards are often
advised to quit drinking to avoid severe
detrimental effects of physical and mental health.
There are numerous benefits that an alcoholic can
get from discontinuing drinking besides avoiding
health complications. Alcohol at moderate levels has some negative and
positive effects on health. The negative effects
include increased risk of liver diseases,
cardiovascular diseases, malabsorption,
oropharyngeal cancer, esophageal cancer and
chronic pancreatitis. Chronic heavy alcohol consumption impairs brain development, causes brain shrinkage, dementia, physical dependence, increases neuropsychiatric and
cognitive disorders. Also sustained alcohol consumption can damage the central nervous system and
peripheral nervous system. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause severe
birth defects. On the other hand, several studies suggest that moderate intake of alcohol may have
some health benefits.
It may:
-reduce your risk of getting heart disease
-reduce your risk of dying of a heart attack
-probably lessen your risk of strokes, particularly ischemic strokes
-possibly reduce your risk of diabetes
-have some beneficial effects on gastritis and cholelithiasis.
Over-consumption of alcohol is one of the leading preventable causes of death
worldwide.
One study links alcohol to 1 in every 25 deaths worldwide and that 5% of
years lived with disability are attributable to alcohol consumption
Benefits from quitting alcohol
Enhances overall health Once you stop drinking alcohol, your whole life is going to take a turn around in all
aspects. Not only will your health improve, but you will also get to see a huge progress
in your capability in different activities.
You will perform better in your career or jobs.
Moreover, if you wish to enjoy a blissful life with your family and friends, stop your
alcohol consumption immediately.
Increases lifespan
Quitting alcoholism will increase one’s lifespan as people who have been drinking
constantly for quite some time usually die about 15 years early. It will also eventually
help them stop smoking since most smokers are also alcoholics.
Better relationships
Relationships are one of the most important things in our lives. However, it is very
complicated for an alcoholic to create a healthy correlation with any person. Giving up
drinking will surely enhance their relationships tremendously. Besides, it will also pave
the way of capable to communicate more openly and honestly with everyone. Prevention Educational programs and medical advice about alcohol abuse can help decrease
alcohol abuse and its problems. Alcohol dependence needs more intensive
management. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism recommends that women have
no more than 1 drink per day and men no more than 2 drinks per day. One drink is
defined as a 12-ounce bottle of beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of
liquor.
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