According to statistics, men are twice as addicted to alcohol. Although the consequences of alcoholism in men are very sad for both himself and his family, our society considers it normal to drink alcohol regularly.
This idea, of course, is catastrophic and needs to be reconsidered. Alcoholism is a serious disease that affects the human psyche and general health. This requires a comprehensive medical approach. Experience shows that even beer causes stable alcoholism. It is with him that the disease begins, and then a person turns to strong alcohol.
External signs of alcoholism
Addiction is formed and developed gradually, step by step. The existence and development of alcoholism can be recognized by a number of characteristics of alcoholism in men. Psychologists and narcologists have developed the main symptoms that can recognize the onset of alcoholism:
- an irresistible craving for alcohol, a person is looking for the strangest reasons to justify his desire to drink;
- aggression against family members, friends, colleagues;
- lethargy and fatigue;
- speech disorders;
- musculoskeletal disorders;
- acquaintance with strangers;
- apathy, mood swings;
- deterioration of general well-being.
These are the first signs of early alcoholism, which can last up to 10 years. At this stage, as is often the case, it is easy to miss. She just doesn't care. He thinks that a man relieves stress after work, trying to get rid of problems with a jar of beer or a glass of brandy. Meanwhile, the disease still does not stop and continues to progress.
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Causes of male alcoholism
The problem of male alcoholism is dictated by the difference between female and male psychology. The man is less adapted to the changing external conditions of sex and uses alcohol to avoid the problems and worries that fall on him. In addition, men more often resist persuasion to undergo rehabilitation, believing that they can cope.
But this is not the case - in addition to physical dependence, alcoholism brings profound changes in personality from the first months of abuse. The external environment often consists of the same alcoholics over time, which prevents healing.
Every second family in our country will face the problem of alcoholism in the future or has already faced this problem. This affects all family members, especially children, without exception. In general, the reasons for the appearance of this dependence can be divided into three types:
- social;
- psychology;
- physiology.
They can appear individually or in combination. Social reasons include having friends around drinking. Social status plays a special role, because people with good jobs and higher education are less likely to face the problem of drug addiction. Here it is especially important to emphasize the presence of stress, the level of well-being.
Psychological factors are:
- mental imbalance;
- insufficient level of self-control;
- weak motivation for professional and mental development;
- presence of complexes;
- Unbelieving.
There are a number of other factors that can cause alcoholism in men. Here are just the most common ones.
There is another group of factors that cause chronic intoxication - physiological factors. These are metabolic disorders that lead to the rapid development of addiction and hereditary factors. If there are cases of alcoholism in previous generations, it will most likely be relevant for future generations. A person thinks that he will not be addicted and can easily give up alcohol at any time. A similar phenomenon is characteristic of alcoholics at all stages of alcoholism.
You can recognize alcohol by its eyes and gaze. Ethanol has a negative effect on the eyes, they become "glassy" and tired. Over time, bags and puffiness appear under the eyes. Such a person looks tired. This indirectly indicates the presence of diseases of the internal organs.
A person who drinks regularly often smells of alcohol "smoke", which is difficult to mix with others. People addicted to alcohol usually do not take good care of their hygiene and appearance, and do not hesitate to wear wrinkled, dirty clothes.
Stages and symptoms of alcoholism
There are several stages of alcoholism in men. There are only three of them, they follow each other. The later treatment is started, the harder it is to succeed - psychological dependence and antisocial lifestyle deny the course of treatment.
Signs of the first stage
In the early stages of the development of alcoholism is characterized by a gradual increase in the amount of alcohol consumed. There are various reasons for this, such a person begins to look for any reason to drink. At the same time, he gets drunk more often each time. Relatives may hear excuses for this behavior:
- I want to relax.
- Others drank more than I did.
- Yes, I drink a lot, but I'm not an alcoholic.
- I'm just tired at work and want to rest.
If these expressions are accompanied by aggression, it is a clear sign of the development of addiction. This stage is also characterized by other physiological symptoms:
- lack of congestion reflex;
- more and more is required to achieve the same degree of intoxication;
- There are blackouts.
All of these manifestations lead to deterioration of general health, deterioration of concentration and reduced efficiency. They appear more often during the transition to the next stage.
At this stage, it is necessary to start treatment for alcoholism in a man - the earlier the stage, the higher the probability of a successful outcome. In the first stage, intoxication is completely cured, and after recovery, the body returns to its original state, because the organs do not have time to suffer much and their functions are not much impaired.
One cannot imagine human life without alcohol. He spends all his free time like this. Therefore, problems can arise at work, because often the worker who comes with a suspension works worse. As a result, conflicts with colleagues and management begin. There are many problems in family life.
Signs of the second stage
In men, other symptoms appear in the second stage of alcoholism. Withdrawal symptoms or hangovers are more pronounced here. It consists of nausea and headaches. There may be darkness. Sleep and digestion are often impaired. The craving for alcohol is no longer irresistible. The alcoholic in the second stage can no longer give up drinking. It is the main priority that revolves around all life.
Also, this stage of the disease is characterized by mental disorders - alcoholic psychoses. It is expressed in an unstable emotional state, in frequent manifestations of aggression, inappropriate behavior, and unreasonable irritability.
Signs of the third stage
This is the last stage of alcoholism. At this stage, the patient must be hospitalized immediately to save his life. Complete degradation of personality is formed and moral values are ignored. The main purpose of alcohol is to get a new portion of alcohol, and it can do anything for it, including breaking the law. This also happens:
- intoxication comes in small doses;
- hanging is very difficult;
- sleep depends on the amount of intoxication such as food intake.
According to medical statistics, the average lifespan of an alcoholic at this stage is not more than five years. The following symptoms may occur due to constant poisoning of the body:
- intellectual degradation;
- speech loss or serious disorders;
- The risk of stroke, heart attack, stroke, severe liver and kidney dysfunction is high.
If these symptoms begin to appear, you need to understand that the addiction is only growing. The key to effective and successful treatment is the patient's desire to get rid of their addiction. The situation is complicated by the fact that alcoholics are often drunk and unable to make informed decisions. This makes it very difficult to have a dialogue with such a person.
Beer alcoholism should be noted separately. Now this problem is gaining more and more weight in society. As a rule, many are convinced that beer can not cause alcoholism. Drug addicts disagree - often beer consumption can lead to persistent alcoholism. He manifests himself in the need to drink this drink constantly and in large quantities. Gradually, the amount of intoxication increases. In this case, it is worth sounding the alarm and starting the rehabilitation process to get rid of this addiction.
Consequences of alcoholism in men
No matter how strong the body, the consequences of alcoholism in a man will not last long. They can be conventionally divided into two types - psychological and physiological. The latter can manifest itself in disorders of various body systems:
- Human impotence. Under the influence of alcohol, the hormonal background changes, testosterone production is disrupted.
- Digestive system problems. It can be gastritis, intestinal ulcers, stomach diseases.
- Pressure problems. Alcohol destroys the vascular system.
- Liver pathology. Alcohol consumption often causes cirrhosis and liver cancer.
- Weak immunity. The body loses its protective properties, and often infectious diseases occur.
- Heart problems. Alcoholics are several times more likely to have a heart attack than non-drinkers.
Alcoholism also affects the human psyche. These disorders can manifest themselves in strange behaviors:
- A sense of persecution. It seems that they are watching him.
- Appearance of hallucinations. Under the influence of alcohol, the brain can create visual, auditory illusions.
- Encephalopathy. This is due to poor blood circulation and poor nutrition of brain cells.
If such cases occur, you should immediately contact an authorized psychologist who works with alcoholics. It is important to know that you can start treating alcoholism in a man at any stage.
Not only will the rehabilitation center help the man to get rid of his physiological dependence, but he will also recover completely with the help of inpatient treatment and accompany the first steps of life after rehabilitation.
Of course, the sooner the professional help of drug addicts is provided, the sooner and easier the process of getting rid of this disease will be. Therefore, if you have the slightest doubt, contact a specialist immediately.