How to stop drinking beer everyday and get rid of beer addiction?

Regular consumption of any alcoholic beverage cannot last long without consequences. So-called beer alcoholism develops much more slowly than heavy dependence on alcohol, and this is its particular danger.

What is the danger of beer

For the development of alcoholism, the type of alcohol does not matter. The disease is formed when drinking wine, vodka, brandy, alcoholic cocktails and beer. The only thing low-alcohol drinks affect is the rate of addiction formation. In this regard, beer is considered one of the most dangerous drinks. And that's why.

1. Alcohol contains from 4 to 14%, which is not a cause for concern for most. In fact, in harmless drinks like kvass or kefir, there is also alcohol.
2. Beer is delicious. Unlike vodka or moonlight, which must be "pushed" in, the intoxicating liquid can be savored as much as you like and you often want to repeat the pleasure.
3. In terms of popularity, beer ranks first in almost all segments of the population: men, women and teenagers drink it. In obsessive advertising, it is presented as an ordinary soda.
4. In addition to alcohol, most varieties contain several substances that negatively affect the endocrine and cardiovascular systems.

If we consider the above facts in more detail, it becomes clear that there is nothing safe about this drink. The frequent consumption of beer is not condemned by society. On the contrary, there are arguments in favor. It is recommended to compensate for vitamin deficiencies or to improve digestion. For this reason, many do not have a psychological stop sign, which is, for example, at the beginning of strong alcohol abuse. Drinking vodka is considered shameful and unhealthy, and drinking beer every day is just a form of relaxation. Some do not consider it dangerous to even give to children "to promote health. "

Signs and characteristics of beer addiction

The usual arithmetic calculation allows you to determine what threatens a beer spree with regular libations. In 1 liter of weak beer, 40 ml of pure ethanol, in strong varieties - 120-140 ml. In the latter case, the permissible daily dose of alcohol for men was doubled. And if you consider that 1 liter is drunk only "for overclocking", and the amount is not counted, then it is clear that the consequences of drinking beer cannot be avoided.

From a common hobby, addiction flows smoothly into psychological dependence, while the abuser is quite confident in his own well-being and doesn't put himself on the same level as alcoholics, but continues to drink beer every day. You can understand that the disease is developing when the following situations appear:

• next encounters with beer cause impatience and joyful anticipation, because of them you can put off less important things;
• drunkenness comes quickly and lasts a long time;
• at least 1. 5 liters are drunk per day, the maximum is not exactly known;
• days when the usual beer is impossible for some reason, they are experienced with irritation, the mood deteriorates, only a few new cans or bottles can return it;
• weak beer looks like water, you want to drink the stronger one;
• those around and in the mirror begin to notice changes in appearance: puffiness of the face, swollen body, bags under the eyes, pale, earthy skin;
• more often than usual there is shortness of breath, chest pain, the pulse speeds up;
• the next morning after beer my head hurts, i want to drink some more to "get better".

The appearance of even one of the signs in the context of a daily "hobby" indicates an addiction to beer, the symptoms of which will be felt more strongly in the future.

Narcologists don't recognize any specifics of alcohol sickness depending on the type of drink they prefer, but they do agree that beer addiction is very insidious. It is very difficult to identify it at the first stage, as there are no pronounced changes in human lifestyle and health. For example, a wife in a situation where her husband drinks beer every day may not notice any signs of external dependence.

Beer alcoholism in men is often disguised as somatic disorders. Heart problems, headaches and irritability are often confused with accumulated fatigue.

Health effects of beer abuse

The consequences of beer alcoholism affect less the intellectual, moral and personal aspects. People who are addicted to drinking lose their professional skills less often, maintain the adequacy of behavior and judgments, unlike those who drink strong alcohol every day. This is a characteristic of weak alcoholic beverages: personality degradation develops, but very slowly.

Another danger that awaits beer lovers is the destruction of physical health. As a result of heavy daily consumption, serious chronic diseases develop:

• myocardial dystrophy;
• angina;
• coronary artery disease;
• gastritis;
• jade;
• fatty hepatosis;
• liver cirrhosis;
• neurological problems.

A foamy drink puts a lot of stress on the kidneys, binds and removes minerals and vitamins needed by the body: potassium, calcium, ascorbic acid, riboflavin. As a result, the work of all internal organs is disrupted. The constant presence of acetaldehyde in the blood causes swelling, combined with dehydration, and poisons the liver and brain.

It is important that beer contains many so-called phytoestrogens. Taken uncontrollably, these substances contribute to hormonal imbalance in both men and women, leading to reproductive system dysfunction, increased risk of blood clots, and increased cholesterol levels.

But the main thing for which beer alcoholism is dangerous is uncontrolled intoxication. The pleasure of the drink's taste overshadows the effects of ethanol, the emerging feeling of euphoria disinhibits, touches on problems, leading to a few more mugs or bottles. When drinking beer, it rarely occurs to someone that he passed. Additionally, addicts often switch from weak alcohol to abuse vodka or other "fuel".

The fight against beer alcoholism

How to deal with beer alcoholism depends on the degree of the illness and the situation as a whole. Given that such abuse is not always accompanied by a loss of volitional qualities and mental disturbances, it makes sense for the addict to do all the work himself. Codification of beer alcoholism as a separate specific pathology does not exist. Stitching drug torpedoes under the skin or hypnosis may not work.

As in cases with other types of addiction, the patient needs to recognize the existing situation and the need to change it. Some can do it themselves, others will need a sign outside. If there is no physical dependence on ethanol - the absence of beer does not lead to a deterioration of well-being, heart attacks - you can do without the help of a narcologist.

Approximate program of action.

1. Medicine does not recognize "small dose" methods of treating alcoholism. It is useless to recommend that people who have a painful addiction to beer drink 1 bottle a day. This is self-deception, after a while the problem will return. Only complete denial can help. You need to act on the "last time was yesterday" principle. This is the most difficult step, but it is necessary.
2. After rejection, you should analyze what bothers you the most. Boredom, a lot of free time, uninteresting TV, stress at work, a fight with a friend. Usually, problems that were alleviated by drinking beer immediately disappear. They need to be identified and start being approached without delay: instead of watching TV, fix something, go for a walk, start communicating with a forgotten friend, dedicate more time to work, to the children, help around the house.
3. Boredom and irritability can be alleviated by finding something you love and can do with pleasure. Hobbies, a new pet, playing sports, music, learning a foreign language, mastering a new profession. Anything that sparks genuine interest, takes effort, but doesn't leave a feeling of inner compulsion will do. This is the most powerful way to deal with psychological addiction.
4. With an irresistible desire to drink beer, you can give the body a substitute: prepare juice, green tea, lemonade. At first, a non-alcoholic version of beer is suitable. At the same time, after drinking 2-3 glasses of the drink, it is urgent to shift attention to some urgent matter. The brain will receive the necessary discharge, psychological stress will disappear. If we are not talking about alcoholism, but just a bad habit, then you can drastically reduce the amount of beer - drink no more than 0. 5 liters 1-2 times a week, ideally even less.

A lack of good mood and interest in life and the presence of frequent dizziness, weakness in self-treatment of beer alcoholism is reason to visit a neurologist or endocrinologist, as there is a possibility of developing metabolic disorders or damage to the central nervous system. In this case, the doctor may prescribe a laboratory blood test, dopplerography, magnetic resonance imaging of the brain. If signs of illness are detected, it will be necessary to undergo a course of therapy with hormonal or nootropic drugs.

The prevention of beer alcoholism is to exclude the substitution of entertainment for a drink, fight boredom, relax and solve problems. Like other alcoholic beverages, beer is acceptable at the festive table, but you cannot make it a constant companion in life or quench your thirst with it.