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Alcohol And Depression |
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Ed Philips |
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Alcohol and Depression
Ed Philips
Alcohol is part of our culture and is often found in most social situations. While in moderation drinking doesn't cause many problems the number of those who drink to excess has risen dramatically. People are starting to drink at a younger age and we are drinking more.
How does alcohol affect the brain? Alcohol is like many other drugs that act on the brain, such as tranquillizers. If we drink it regularly we find that it has less effect on us because we build up a tolerance to it. Therefore we need to drink more to get the effect we want. This is a powerful part of becoming addicted to alcohol.
Alcohol can also lead to;- 1)Dementia - memory loss, rather like Alzheimer's dementia. 2)Psychosis - long- term drinkers can start to hear voices.
3)Dependence - if you stop drinking, you get withdrawal symptoms such as shaking, nervousness and (sometimes) seeing things that aren't there. 4)Suicide - 40% of men who try to kill themselves have had a long- standing alcohol problem. - 70% of those who succeed in killing themselves have drunk alcohol before doing so.
Are alcohol and suffering from depression related in any way? We do know that there is common ground between the two when to comes to people who inflict pain on themselves and those who attempt suicide. There is also evidence that proves that the brain undergoes chemistry changes while under the effects of alcohol. Other alcohol related problems include depression, family problems, poor work performance and both memory and sexual performance have a negative affect.
Alcohol helps us to forget our problems for a while. It can help us to relax and overcome any shyness. It can make talking easier and more fun, whether in the pub, a club or at a party. It is a very effective way of feeling better for a few hours.
If you are depressed and lacking in energy, it can be tempting to use alcohol to help you keep going and cope with life. The problem is that it is easy to slip into drinking regularly, using it like a medication. So if you have found yourself falling into this false method of hope then you first have to come to terms with your problems, and admit that you do have a problem. If you then want to pursue a way out then have a look at the blog provided by stopdrinkingadvice.org which will help you to get started.
Discover how to http://www.stopdrinkingadvice.org/alcohol-and-depression/) Stop Drinking Alcohol In 21 Days - Guaranteed. by expert Ed Philips and feel free to look through his blog at http://www.stopdrinkingadvice.org/ and you won't feel alone anymore.
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