Alcohol is a beverage that is consumed all over the world whether it is legal or not in a particular country. Where it is used for getting pleasure and enjoyment; its side effects cannot be ignored. It poses a life-threatening effect on the health of a normal person and the illness starts from overdoses of various types of alcohols. Medical specialists have now named this illness as “alcohol use disorder”.
Alcohol use disorder can be defined as the physical or mental dependence of the person on alcohol, ignoring the fact that it will damage his health. The individual gradually does not remain able to control his desire of consuming alcoholic drinks. He cannot refrain from overdoses as he has become habitual. Alcohol use disorder is called problem drinking which becomes serious over time. The issues which arise due to alcoholism are many more, including physical illness and several mental problems. A healthy person can easily observe the alcoholic person as he is not normal to behave and complete his daily life responsibilities properly.
Symptoms associated with alcoholism
There are many signs and symptoms which arise due to regular alcohol intake and they can easily be identified. A health specialist can diagnose the problem by observing these symptoms and taking a brief session with the individual. Following are some common symptoms in alcoholic persons:
- Strong urges to consume alcohol from time to time
- The uncontrolled desire of taking high dosage
- Gradually increasing the intake quantity
- Feels irritable when not consume the drink
- Experience vomiting and nausea
- Behavior and communication problems
- Unable to perform job duties
- Disturbed social and family life
- Aggressive and depression
Many people experience these symptoms but due to other drugs addiction which a doctor can identify after a meeting with the person.
Physical health problems
Physically an individual has serious problems due to frequent consumption of alcoholic drinks. They damage the body organs including the liver and kidneys which are vital to maintaining our bodies. When they do not work properly, toxic levels or alcohols accumulate in the blood which then gives rise to other disorders.
Reasons behind alcohol consumption
There are a lot of reasons behind alcohol intake and they vary from case to case. In European countries, the main reason behind all this is that it is legal to take alcohol. Individuals from very early ages start consuming these drinks at their family and friends’ parties. It is a source of pleasure for them. With the passage of time, this habit becomes strong and they go on increasing the intake to get more happiness without considering its side effects. A large ratio of people is affected by alcoholism in these countries and many die every year due to overdosage and organ damaging.
In Muslim countries like Pakistan, where it is ban to drink alcohol, people find hidden resources and take to get pleasure or forget their worries. A large proportion takes alcohol and other drugs to get rid of their anxiety and depression issues while ignoring the fact that it is for a little time but side effects will be highly damaging. Due to unemployment, many young individuals become victims.
Where to report alcohol drug abuse??
It is a positive approach if an alcoholic person recognizes his deteriorating health and wants to get treated though it is somehow difficult. There are many centers that are working throughout the world to treat alcoholism. If you are an alcoholic person of any of your known social circle wants to get rid of the habit, he should immediately report at the center before wasting time.
In Pakistan, Koshish clinic is a special rehabilitation center for alcoholism treatment and drug addiction treatment. It is located in Lahore and receives patients from all over Pakistan. The center has the best facilities to treat minor and severe patients. Experienced medical staff and psychologists are present 24 hours a day to check the patients. They have treated a lot of severely addicted and alcoholic patients and even complete alcoholic families. It is the reason that their doctors are highly experienced to treat each type of case and help them to return to their normal life.
