Craving Alcohol
Ed Philips
Many factors are involved in the craving of alcohol. Many of these factors are from the ideas of alcohol itself. We first come to be tempted by alcohol while in our teens, and in some people even younger. Since the law forbids anyone under the age of 21 to purchase alcohol, it then becomes the forbidden fruit. Many teens and young adults under 21 see alcohol as desirable and "cool" to both obtain and drink.
As time progresses, people may find themselves reaching for a bottle of booze to make themselves feel better or to forget whatever troubles they might be having. Some turn to alcohol to increase their level of confidence in a social situation or to try to make themselves more attractive to others. Since alcohol can mask a multitude of problems, if only temporarily, many people start to form a craving for it.
Drinking alcohol then becomes habitual, with the drinker consuming more and more on a regular basis. If the occasion calls for it or a problem should arise, you might find yourself with a drink in hand without even recalling reaching for it.
Once drinking reaches the point of being almost second nature, the dependency has begun. Your body becomes accustomed to the levels of alcohol in the blood stream and will react if that level drops with withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms can be wide ranging from mild to very severe.
Alcohol can be extremely dangerous. One of the most common diseases associated with alcohol addiction is liver cirrhosis, which causes liver cells to die and the tissue to harden as a result of drinking. It is by no means the only danger to your health.
Drinking can also lead to heart disease, stroke, dementia and brain damage, cancer (including liver cancer, colon cancer and breast cancer in women).
If you just crave the occasional glass of wine or beer, make sure you are aware of the craving and make a conscious choice to have a glass, or skip it. Don't let your cravings or emotions make the decision for you.
If you feel as if you have developed an addiction to alcohol and cannot control your cravings, please find help immediately. Alcohol addiction as a serious condition and the quicker you seek help, the better chance you will have at overcoming your addiction and regaining command over your alcohol cravings.
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