Alcoholism today affects not only men but also the fair sex. Moreover, unlike male alcoholism, female alcoholism is much more difficult to treat.
Ladies suffering from this addiction quickly lose status and social work, become interesting to the opposite sex.
If measures are not taken in time, the likelihood that a woman will be able to return to a full life in the future will be minimal.
There are several ways a woman can stop drinking alcohol. It is recommended to choose a treatment method together with a specialist.
Reasons leading to addiction
In modern society, women lead an active social life. They not only raise children and run a family, but they also work intensively and climb career ladders, competing successfully with men. All this leads not only to physiological fatigue, but also to morality.
One of the fastest and most affordable ways to relax in such a situation is to drink a few glasses of wine. If a woman is periodically applied to alcohol, over time she may develop a habit. Experts warn that the course of alcohol dependence in men and women is different, due to changes in the physiological structure and specifics of the endocrine system. In most cases, female alcoholism is associated with psychological factors.
The main reasons for the development of this addiction are:
- Tradition It is a family tradition to consume alcohol regularly. If a child from childhood sees that all family members drink alcohol constantly, he will also consider such behavior as the norm.
- Daily problems. Dismissal, loss of property, large debts often become the cause of stress, with which women struggle by getting intoxicating drinks.
- Complexes, dissatisfaction with their appearance.
- Dissatisfaction with personal life. If a woman does not have a boyfriend, she feels lonely - an evening with a bottle of wine helps to fix the situation.
- Family problems (lack of understanding with her husband, children, parents). The easiest way to forget about problems with loved ones for a while and find spiritual harmony is to drink a few glasses of beer or wine, or maybe something stronger.
Often a woman starts drinking alcohol because of her husband. If a loved one drinks alcohol regularly, a woman may periodically associate with him, which over time can lead to the development of alcohol dependence.
Characteristics of female alcoholism
Despite the fact that alcohol dependence in women is very similar to that of men, the pathology still has its own characteristics. The main difference lies in the specificity of alcohol dependence. Through research and experiments, it has been proven that the fair sex become addicted to alcohol much faster than men. If a man needs about 7-10 years to become a chronic alcoholic, then for women this period is only 4-5 years.
The symptoms of female alcoholism develop rapidly. Drunkenness is usually accompanied by the following symptoms:
- the lady wants to drink for whatever reason and without it;
- has a negative reaction to the sentence;
- loss of appetite - a woman replaces food with alcoholic beverages;
- deterioration of appearance (appearance of dark circles under the eyes, swelling, wrinkles). To correct the situation, a woman will wear bright makeup, but she will still look messy and messy;
- rude and aggressive behavior, a tendency for tantrums;
- apathy for what is happening.
Careful!Unlike men, women suffering from intoxication develop encephalopathy much earlier, leading to subsequent personality degradation and dementia.
External assistance in treatment
There are several ways to force a woman to stop drinking. The fight against addiction is carried out through coding, the use of special medications or through psychological influence. It should be borne in mind that the likelihood of a successful treatment increases significantly if the therapy is performed professionally - under the supervision of a specialist. Also during this period, patient support for relatives and friends is very important.
Psychological impact
One of the best ways to help a woman who drinks early is by coding with hypnosis. The advantage of this method of combating intoxication is considered not only efficiency but also safety. Since the technique does not involve the use of medication, the possibility of complications will be minimal. But it is necessary to understand that the effect of such coding depends directly on the experience, level of knowledge and skills of the doctor.
The essence of the treatment lies in the fact that during the session the doctor, under hypnosis, immerses the patient in a stressful state and shows how alcohol affects the body and what will happen if the person does not stop and continues to drink. As a result of psychological influence, a woman develops a persistent negative attitude towards alcohol. Even the thought of alcohol causes unpleasant sensations, as a person realizes that alcohol abuse causes irreparable harm to the body.
encryption
If the question arises how to get rid of alcohol addiction for a woman who has been drinking for several years, the best solution would be coding. The procedure involves the subcutaneous insertion of torpedo ampoules with a blocker or special drug-alcohol injection. Most often, the active ingredient of such drugs is disulfiram, a substance that blocks the production of enzymes responsible for the processing of alcohol.
If the coded person drinks at least some alcohol, a response will appear after a few minutes, accompanied by the following symptoms:
- nausea and vomiting;
- dizziness, headache;
- tinnitus, blurred vision;
- increased body temperature, increased sweating;
- limb tremors;
- tachycardia, heart rhythm failure;
- severe weakness to the point of loss of consciousness.
Symptoms can only be eliminated by introducing an antidote. This method helps to cope with alcohol dependence on the fact that a woman who has experienced such a condition begins to fear for her life and realizes that if she continues to drink, it can cause death.
Before the procedure, the doctor explains to the patient all the details and features of the treatment. If a woman accepts the treatment, you should cleanse the body of alcohol before coding. The duration of detoxification varies from 5 to 10 days (taking into account the stage of alcohol dependence). During this time, the woman should not drink. If necessary, the process of removing ethanol from the body can be accelerated with the help of special medications.
The coding period varies from 6 months to 5 years and is chosen individually for each patient, taking into account age, health status and stage of addiction.
On a note!Torpedo coding or the introduction of special drugs is performed only with the consent of the patient
dope
Pharmaceutical companies produce a variety of products that can help get rid of female alcoholism. Such drugs vary in composition and cost, and have a different principle of action.
Despite the fact that some of the products are available without a prescription, it is strongly recommended that you consult your doctor before using them and make sure there are no contraindications. It should be borne in mind that the independent use of such drugs (without medical supervision) can cause serious health complications.
Before using alcohol blockers, you should know one feature - their positive effect is achieved due to the fact that the active ingredients, which come in contact with ethanol, cause unpleasant symptoms (as with coding). They are good at coping with intoxication only if the woman is consuming strong drinks.
If a girl is addicted to beer, it will not make sense in such a treatment. This is due to the fact that when you drink beer, the concentration of ethanol in the blood is low, so the necessary reaction will not appear.
Home wrestling
Quite it is quite difficult for a woman to quit drinking on her own, as it requires tremendous willpower and patience. As practice shows, coping with an addiction at home is possible only in the initial stage of addiction and only with a strong desire of the woman herself. How effective the therapy will be depends mainly on the individual characteristics of the organism. The most popular and effective recipes are:
- 10 g of chopped ram branches should be poured with a glass of boiling water, then put on the stove and simmer for about 15 minutes. The broth is taken 2 hours later, 20 ml each until nausea appears. Before treatment, a woman should abstain from alcohol for 3 days;
- 5 tablespoons of St. John's wort should pour 500 ml of boiling water and cook the soup in a water bath for 30 minutes. The product is drunk before breakfast and lunch, 250 ml. The treatment lasts 10 days;
- Pour 2 tablespoons of barberry with a glass of boiling water and simmer on the fire for 15 minutes. Prepared soup is drunk during the day. The duration of treatment is one month.
And yet, despite the simplicity of the recipes presented, it will be much more effective to consult a narcologist.
Disadvantages of self-medication for alcoholism
It is necessary to understand that alcohol dependence is a disease. Attempts to overcome this addiction at home most often end in failure, as the person does not have enough willpower.
Home treatment for drug alcoholism is considered particularly dangerous. If the patient chooses the wrong medicine or can not calculate the right dose, the medicine will not only not have the desired effect, but, on the contrary, can cause serious health problems.
It cannot be ruled out that such treatment is fatal.
cONcluSiON
It is possible to get rid of alcohol dependence permanently, but only if the treatment is carried out in time. This is why, at the first suspicious signs, a woman should be referred immediately to an experienced narcologist. Well, and of course, in this difficult period, in addition to professional help to the lady, the support of friends and relatives is very important.