What is Alcohol Abuse?
What is alcohol abuse? Signs of alcohol abuse.
Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused drugs in the world. Moderate drinking of alcohol is not harmful for most adults. But excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to many problems. Alcohol slows down the brain’s function and helps to relax. Normally moderate drinking is defined as two alcoholic drinks per day for men and one alcoholic drink per day for women. People who are over the age of 65 should take only one drink per day as more than that can develop many dangerous health problems.
In simple words, alcohol abuse is excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic drinks. Alcohol abuse is a condition or a pattern of drinking. Alcohol abuse leads to negative consequences such as failure to carry responsibilities at work, school or home. Continued consumption of alcohol despite of major relationship problems, use of alcohol while driving, using machinery or any physically dangerous situations. Recurring legal problems that are alcohol-related also fall under alcohol abuse. Alcohol abuse is often related to sexual violence as well.
Generally, when these negative consequences of drinking alcohol continue to occur for 12 months or so it comes under alcohol abuse category. Therefore, a person is said to abuse alcohol when he or she continues to consume alcohol despite having the alcohol related problems.
Many people begin to abuse alcohol when there are problems in life or trying to escape any situation or relieving stress. People who are lonely, low in self-esteemed and suffering from relationship problems are related to alcohol abuse.
Although, there is a difference between alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence but both are closely related. It can be said that alcohol abuse is a necessary precursor to alcohol dependence.
Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs. Drinking alcohol or smoking or taking any other drugs is harmful for health. Drug abuse doesn’t help the situation rather makes it worse.
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rubielee | Feb 3, 2011 | Reply
nice one, the bible says your body is the temple of God, so don’t put any garbages or drink that can destroy your body since your body is the temple of God be clean and be safe
Mr Arrogant | Feb 3, 2011 | Reply
Great article.
its gr8 you came up with such a lovely article.
Lord Banks | Feb 3, 2011 | Reply
I have strong views on this subject I have for a period of time in the past been reliant on alcohol. Luckily I cleaned up years ago. I would say don’t judge people too hard for excessive drinking there is often a reason behind it and if you care for that persona ask and find out! Great article. LB
yes me | Feb 3, 2011 | Reply
A good share cheers
Atanacio | Feb 3, 2011 | Reply
a very good share my friend
Prometheus Ridley Scott | Feb 3, 2011 | Reply
Good write. Like LB I have mixed views. The UK has a “binge drink” culture…especially with the female population drinking as much, if not more, than the men. Plus too many cheap ciders and spirits are readily available. Unfortunately, much of the western world is gripped by alcohol.
ashan1614 | Feb 3, 2011 | Reply
Having dealt with an alcohol abuser first-hand, I know that sometimes they have to hit rock bottom (loss of job, loss of family, spending time in jail for DUI) before they will seek help.
Christine Ramsay | Feb 3, 2011 | Reply
I have never been able to understand why people find the effects of drinking so necessary. I suppose everyone is affected differently.
A very informative piece.
Christine
LoveDoctor | Feb 3, 2011 | Reply
A very good reminder of the effects and consequences of drinking alchohol. Everything in life should be in modertation.
Anuradha Ramkumar | Feb 3, 2011 | Reply
A very good reminder.
Sharif Ishnin | Feb 3, 2011 | Reply
Great post. Putting toxic things into our system is always harmful.
iearnonline | Feb 3, 2011 | Reply
Very good. Take care of your body and it will after you
CleanLiving87 | Feb 3, 2011 | Reply
Insightful article! The line between moderate drinking and alcohol abuse and addiction can be blurry. The following are a few of the symptoms of alcohol addiction:
* Drinking more than intended
* Trying unsuccessfully to stop drinking
* Being consumed by thoughts of drinking or making plans for the next time you can drink
* Blacking out or being unable to remember what took place because of drinking
* Behaving in uncharacteristic ways when under the influence of alcohol
* Denying the existence of a problem and refusing to get help for alcohol addiction
* Making excuses for your drinking habits
* Having friends, coworkers or family members who are worried about your drinking
* Giving up hobbies or interests or skipping events in order to drink
* Needing to drink more in order to feel drunk
* Craving alcohol
* Drinking despite negative consequences, such as marital, health, legal or financial problems
* Hiding or sneaking alcohol, drinking alone, or lying about your alcohol consumption
* Experiencing anxiety, nausea, insomnia, irritability, headaches or fatigue when trying to quit drinking
* Feeling guilty about or ashamed of your drinking
* Binge drinking (consuming 5 or more drinks within 2 hours for men, or four or more drinks in that time frame for women )
Here’s some great information on distinguishing the difference between alcohol dependence from social drinking:
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Likha | Feb 4, 2011 | Reply
Thanks for this important information. I’m glad I don’t have this problem.
albert1jemi | Feb 4, 2011 | Reply
Thanks for sharing
Geny | Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
thanks for sharing