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It may seem that everywhere you turn in our society that alcohol plays a significant role. From many of our holidays and traditions, the availability and opportunity for alcohol is a reality. While drinking in moderating poses little or no threat, the trend of alcohol within the past few years is alarming. Not only are people drinking more, the age at which they begin drinking is getting younger and younger.

Let’s first understand the effects of alcohol on the brain. Alcohol falls into a drug category with effects similar to tranquillizers. Acting as a depressant on the system, it slows down brain functions and can reduce these functions permanently. As the brain slows down under alcohol’s influence, it needs higher and higher alcohol levels to reach the same effects. The end result is the development of an alcohol addiction as the body builds both a tolerance and a dependency on alcohol.

Alcohol can also cause;- 1) Dementia - In which we loose our memory, similar to Alzheimer’s dementia.

2) Psychosis - A slow loss of touch with reality leading to hearing voices and more.

3) Dependence - At this point the brain and the body will experience withdrawal symptoms should the drinker try to quit. Both physical and mental symptoms can be present.

4) Suicide - Up to 40% of men who have attempted suicide have had an alcohol dependency related problem. Almost 70% of suicide victims have done so while drunk.

There is no doubt to the correlation between depression and alcohol. Self affliction and suicide are common behaviors among people who are alcoholics. There is also evidence linking chemical changes within the brain that can effect emotions from consuming alcohol. It is only natural that depression would arise from the problems that drinking can create on family and personal relationships, work performance, and even diminished memory and sexual performance.

Alcohol is only a brief, temporary escape from the world. All of the problems are still there the next day, many times amplified by the added problem of drinking. Alcohol may seem the answer to facing life’s issues or to make events seem more fun and even making socialization easier, but this is only the mask that hides the real truth. The real truth is that alcohol will only create more problems for you and that temporary fix will eventually not be enough to escape from the downward spiral of alcoholism.

Many people find an escape in alcohol or a way to help cope with the pressures in life without realizing the truth hidden at the bottom of the bottle. The real truth about alcohol is that it will develop into an addiction if it is allowed. You will become addicted to the way it makes you feel and soon your body too will become addicted to the way alcohol or the lack of alcohol has on it. If you have fallen victim to the dangers and negative effects of alcohol you must first recognize alcohol as the problem. By admitting it exists, you can deal with the challenge of overcoming your addiction. Resources such as stopdrinkingadvice, an online blog are helpful in their support and guidance.

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