Causes and Natural Treatment of Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a chronic disease that starts with the habit of taking one or two drinks to take the “edge” off a bad day and relax. The problem is that some people need more and more drinks to reach the same “relaxed” state of being that they first experienced. Before long, they find themselves needing more drinks, eventually leading to an alcohol addiction. Instead of them controlling the alcohol, the alcohol controls them and they become psychologically dependent on it.
Causes and stressors leading to alcoholism
Different people turn to alcohol for various reasons. Listed below are some of the more common reasons people turn to alcohol.
To escape stress and pressure from work-related worries, behavior/learning problems, genetics and family history, limited social skills, to boost self-esteem, to satisfy and fit in with family and friends, to escape the reality of day-to-day life, to cope with critical medical problems and depression are some of the causes leading to alcoholism.
Symptoms of Alcoholism
Red blurry eyes, puffed face and/or throat. frequent and constant irritation over “little” things, inadequate decision making capabilities, paranoia, confusion, extreme tiredness or sleeplessness, weight gain and/or weight loss and low self-esteem are some of the symptoms of alcoholism.
Complications of Alcoholism
• Shaking hands
• Vision problems
• Liver damage (cirrhosis)
• Pancreatic disorders
• Severe family problems
• Problems at work
Natural Remedies for Alcoholism
• Alcoholic’s Anonymous 12-step program
• Family support
• Healthy diet/exercise program
• Fruit juices – clear toxins from the body
• Fresh grapes – considered a healthy alternative to alcohol
• Apples – excellent home remedy that fights intoxication
• Dates – helps with toxins
• Raw celery juice (mixed with water)
• Buttermilk (mixed with bitter gourd)
Prognosis
The outlook for an alcoholic is great as long as plenty of support from family and friends is available. The sooner he or she realizes there is a problem, it should be handled promptly to reduce the chances of health problems, job loss, or domestic/family problems. As long as the patient has a strong enough will to overcome the disease and can avoid falling into the same pitfalls as before, there should be few problems.
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