Alcohol addiction today affects not only men but also the weaker sex. Also, unlike male alcoholism, female alcoholism is much more difficult to treat.
Women who suffer from this addiction quickly lose social status and work, becoming unattractive to the opposite sex.
If timely action is not taken, the likelihood that a woman will be able to return to a full life in the future is minimal.
There are several ways for a woman to stop drinking alcohol. It is recommended to select a treatment method together with a specialist.
Reasons that lead to addiction
In modern society, women lead an active social life. Not only do they raise children and run a family, they also work hard and climb the ladder, successfully competing with men. All of this leads not only to physiological but also moral fatigue.
One of the quickest and most affordable ways to relax in such a situation is to have a few glasses of wine. If a woman is periodically applied to alcohol, over time it can become a habit. Experts warn that the course of alcohol dependence in men and women is different, due to differences in the physiological structure and specificities of the endocrine system. In most cases, female alcoholism is associated with psychological factors.
The main reasons for the development of this addiction are:
- It is family tradition to consume alcohol regularly. If a child from infancy sees that all family members drink alcohol constantly, he too will consider this behavior the norm.
- Everyday problems. Dismissal from work, loss of property, large debts often become the cause of the stress women struggle with over intoxicating drinks.
- Complex, dissatisfaction with one's appearance.
- Dissatisfaction with personal life. If a woman doesn't have a loved one, she feels lonely - an evening with a bottle of wine helps resolve the situation.
- Family problems (lack of understanding with husband, children, parents). The easiest way to forget about problems with loved ones for a while and find spiritual harmony is to drink a few glasses of beer or wine, or perhaps something stronger.
Often, a woman starts drinking alcohol because of her husband. If a loved one regularly drinks alcohol, the woman can keep him company periodically, which over time can lead to the development of alcohol dependence.
Characteristics of female alcoholism
Although alcohol dependence in women is very similar to that in men, the pathology still has its own characteristics. The main difference lies in the specificity of alcohol dependence. In the course of research and experiments, it has been proven that the fair sex becomes addicted to alcohol much faster than men. If a man takes about 7 to 10 years to become a chronic alcoholic, then for women that period is only 4 to 5 years.
Symptoms of female alcoholism develop rapidly. Drunkenness is usually accompanied by the following symptoms:
- you try to drink for any reason and without it;
- there is a negative reaction to the conviction;
- loss of appetite - the woman substitutes food for drink;
- deterioration of appearance (appearance of dark circles, swelling, wrinkles) . To correct the situation, the woman will put on some shiny makeup, but it will still look disheveled and disheveled;
- rude and aggressive behavior, tendency to tantrums;
- apathy with what's going on.
Attention!Unlike men, women who suffer from drunkenness develop encephalopathy much earlier, leading to subsequent personality degradation and dementia.
External help in treatment
There are several ways to get a woman to stop drinking. The fight against addiction is done through codification, use of special medications or psychological influence. It should be kept in mind that the probability of treatment success is significantly increased if the therapy is carried out in a professional manner - under the supervision of a specialist. Also during this period, the patient's support to family and friends is very important.
psychological impact
One of the best ways to help a woman who drinks early is by coding with hypnosis. The advantage of this method of combating drunkenness is considered not only efficiency, but also safety. As the technique does not involve the use of medication, the likelihood of complications will be minimal. But it is necessary to understand that the effect of this codification depends directly on the experience, level of knowledge and skill of the doctor.
The essence of the treatment lies in the fact that during the session the doctor, under hypnosis, plunges the patient into a state of stress and tells how alcohol affects the body and what will happen if the person does not stop and continue drinking. As a result of the psychological impact, the woman develops a persistent negative attitude towards alcohol. Even the idea of alcohol causes unpleasant sensations, as the person realizes that alcohol abuse causes irreparable damage to the body.
Codification
If the question arises about how to get rid of alcohol addiction in a woman who has been drinking for several years, the best solution would be coding. The procedure involves the subcutaneous insertion of torpedo ampoules with a special alcohol and drug blocker or injection. Most of the time, the active principle of these drugs is disulfiram, a substance that blocks the production of enzymes responsible for processing alcohol.
If the coded person drinks at least some alcohol, a response will appear after a few minutes, accompanied by the following symptoms:
- nausea and vomiting;
- dizziness, headache;
- tinnitus, blurred vision;
- increased body temperature, increased sweating;
- trembling of limbs;
- tachycardia, heart rhythm failure;
- severe weakness to loss of consciousness.
Symptoms can be eliminated only with the introduction of an antidote. This method helps in coping with alcoholism, as a woman who has already been through this condition begins to fear for her life and understands that if she continues to drink, it can cause death.
Before the procedure, the doctor explains to the patient all the subtleties and characteristics of the treatment. If a woman agrees to treatment, before coding, you need to cleanse the body of alcohol. The duration of detox varies from 5 to 10 days (taking into account the stage of alcohol dependence). During this time, the woman must not drink. If necessary, the process of removing ethanol from the body can be speeded up with the help of special medications.
The coding period ranges from 6 months to 5 years and is individually selected for each patient, taking into account age, health status and dependency stage.
On a note!Coding by torpedoing or introducing special drugs is only performed with the patient's consent
drugs
Pharmaceutical companies produce a variety of products that can help get rid of female alcoholism. These drugs differ in composition and cost, and have a different principle of action.
Although some of the products are available over-the-counter, it is highly recommended that you consult your doctor before using them and make sure there are no contraindications. It should be borne in mind that the independent use of such medications (without medical supervision) can cause serious health complications.
Before using alcohol blockers, you need to know one characteristic - their positive effect is achieved by the fact that the active components, coming into contact with ethanol, cause unpleasant symptoms (as in coding). They are good at dealing with drunkenness only if the woman is drinking strong drinks.
If a girl is addicted to beer, there is no point in such treatment. This is because, when drinking beer, the concentration of ethanol in the blood is low, so the necessary reaction will not appear.
fight at home
It is very difficult for a woman to stop drinking alone as it requires a lot of willpower and patience. As practice shows, dealing with an addiction at home is only possible in the initial stage of the addiction and only with a strong desire from the woman herself. The effectiveness of therapy depends a lot on the individual characteristics of the organism. The most popular and effective recipes are:
- 10 g of chopped lamb branches should be poured into a cup of boiling water, then place on the stove and cook for about 15 minutes. The broth is taken 2 hours later, 20 ml each, until nausea appears. Before treatment, the woman must abstain from alcoholic beverages for 3 days;
- 5 tablespoons of St. John's wort need to pour 500 ml of boiling water and cook the broth in a bain-marie for 30 minutes. The product is consumed before breakfast and lunch, 250 ml. The treatment lasts 10 days;
- Pour 2 tablespoons of bearberry with a cup of boiling water and cook over the fire for 15 minutes. The prepared broth is drunk during the day. Duration of treatment is one month.
And yet, despite the simplicity of the recipes presented, it will be much more effective to consult a narcologist.
Cons of self-treatment for alcoholism
It is necessary to understand that alcohol dependence is a disease. Attempts to overcome this addiction at home almost always end in failure because the person does not have enough willpower.
Home treatment of alcoholism with medication is considered especially dangerous. If the patient chooses the wrong medicine or cannot calculate the proper dosage, the medicine will not only not have the desired effect, but on the contrary, it can cause serious health problems.
It cannot be ruled out that this treatment is fatal.
Conclusion
It is possible to get rid of alcohol addiction forever, but only if the treatment is done at the right time. Therefore, at the first doubtful signs, the woman should be taken immediately to an experienced narcologist. Of course, in this difficult period, in addition to professional assistance to you, the support of friends and family is very important.