People have been consuming beverages containing "ethyl alcohol" for centuries as an enjoyable and stress-reducing beverage. Although consumption rates vary by country, it is a fact that in most countries it is consumed to the extent that it causes health problems. Heavy alcohol consumption causes irreversible damage to many important organs, especially the liver and brain. Apart from health problems; It is almost inevitable that a number of problems will arise, such as forensic and legal problems, family neglect and violent behavior, workplace problems, economic problems, etc.
From a psychiatric perspective, clinical symptoms may vary depending on the duration and intensity of alcohol consumption. As it sometimes happens; Drinking too much alcohol in a short period of time in a situation of distress, at a celebration or at a wedding can lead to alcohol poisoning. These people have difficulty standing and walking, their speech may be incomprehensible and may contain swearing and insults. In addition, falls, fights, injuries may occur, and even pancreatitis, manifested by sudden abdominal pain, may develop. In order to safely reduce the alcohol level in this person's blood, this person should be treated in a safe environment, given intravenous fluids if necessary, his heart rate and blood pressure should be measured, and if there is a risk of vomiting, he should be laid on his side to prevent vomit from entering his windpipe. If the person is in a coma, cannot be woken up, or cannot communicate verbally, that person should be taken to the emergency room.
In people who have been drinking alcohol for many years; Absence, forgetfulness, aggression, accusatory, suspiciousness, jealousy, sleep and appetite problems may occur. Developing over years due to alcohol use; Economic losses, divorces, exclusion by family members, loneliness and abandonment can result in aggression against the environment or depression and suicide attempts.
The first condition for the treatment to be successful is; The person who is harmed by alcohol, both physically, economically, familially and socially, is aware of these and wants to get rid of them. The treatment of people who are reluctantly/forcibly brought into the treatment environment due to threats and coercion from their relatives does not give satisfactory results, and they start drinking alcohol as soon as they leave the treatment environment. B. In cases of staying in this type of dead end; Family members should clarify their attitudes, be determined, not open the door to abuse of their good intentions, and express their thoughts in clear terms. In conclusion; We can say that the attitude of family and friends also contributes to the positive or negative outcome of the treatment process.
Various methods and various drugs are used in the treatment. If there are diseases such as depression, bipolar disorder, social anxiety disorder, eating disorder, sleep disorder, etc. in the background of drinking alcohol, treatment for these will be arranged first. If there are physical problems such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, respiratory problems, liver failure, epilepsy, etc., the patient is requested to be examined and treated by the relevant departments. Drugs that reduce alcohol craving, drugs that prevent heavy drinking, and drugs that cause discomfort when taken with alcohol are frequently used in treatments. Efforts such as engaging in sports or a hobby, and making environmental and lifestyle changes can also produce beneficial results.
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