Today's alcoholism not only affects men, but also affects sex equality. Furthermore, unlike male alcoholism, female alcoholism is much more difficult to treat.
The lady with this addiction quickly lost her social and professional status, becoming uninterested in the opposite sex.
If measures are not taken in time, the possibility of a woman returning to a full life in the future is very low.
There are several ways a woman can stop drinking. It is advisable to choose a treatment method together with a specialist.
Reasons for addiction
In modern society, women lead an active social life. They not only raise children and run the family but also work intensively and move up the career ladder, successfully competing with men. All of this leads not only to psychophysiology, but also to moral fatigue.
One of the quickest and most affordable ways to relax in such a situation is to have a few glasses of wine. If a woman is regularly exposed to alcohol, over time it can develop into a habit. Experts warn that the process of alcoholism in men and women is different, due to differences in the physiological structure and peculiarities of the endocrine system. In most cases, women's alcoholism is related to psychological factors.
The main reasons for the development of this addiction are:
- Regular drinking is a family tradition. If a child from childhood sees all family members regularly drinking alcohol, he or she will also consider that behavior the norm.
- Daily problems. Job layoffs, property loss, and debt pile up are often causes of stress that leave women struggling with binge drinking.
- Complicated, not satisfied with one's own appearance.
- Dissatisfaction with personal life. If a woman does not have a loved one, she feels lonely - an evening with a bottle of wine will help to solve the situation.
- Family problems (lack of understanding with husband and children, parents). The easiest way to forget problems with loved ones for a while and find mental harmony is to have a few beers or wine, or maybe something stronger.
Often a woman starts drinking for her husband's sake. If a loved one regularly drinks alcohol, a woman may periodically keep him around, which over time can lead to the development of alcohol dependence.
Characteristics of women's alcoholism
Despite the fact that alcoholism in women is very similar to that in men, this pathology still has its own characteristics. The main difference lies in the specificity of alcoholism. During research and testing, it has been shown that sexually active men become addicted to alcohol much faster than men. If it takes a man 7-10 years to become a chronic alcoholic, it takes only 4-5 years for a woman.
The symptoms of alcoholism in women develop rapidly. Binge drinking is often accompanied by the following symptoms:
- the woman tries to drink for any reason and does not have it;
- have a negative reaction to condemnation;
- anorexia - a woman replaces food with alcohol;
- worsening appearance (dark circles under the eyes, swelling, wrinkles) To overcome this, women will wear bright makeup but still look untidy;
- rude and aggressive behavior, prone to tantrums;
- indifferent to what is happening.
Attention!Unlike men, women with binge drinking develop encephalopathy much earlier, leading to subsequent personality deterioration and dementia.
Outside help in treatment
There are several ways to get women to stop drinking. The fight against addiction is accomplished through coding, the use of special drugs, or through psychological influence. It should be noted that the likelihood of successful treatment is significantly increased if the therapy is performed professionally - under the supervision of a specialist. Also during this period, the support of relatives and friends of the patient is very important.
Psychological impact
One of the best ways to help a woman get started drinking is to code with hypnosis. The advantage of this anti-drunk method is not only its effectiveness, but also its safety. Since this technique does not involve the use of medication, the chances of complications are minimal. But it should be understood that the effect of that coding directly depends on the experience, level of knowledge and skill of the doctor.
The essence of the treatment is that, during the session, the physician, under hypnosis, puts the patient under stress and tells how alcohol affects the body and what will happen. occurs if the person does not stop and continue drinking. As a result of psychological effects, a woman forms a persistent negative attitude to alcohol. Even the thought of alcohol causes unpleasant feelings, for a person realizes that alcohol abuse causes irreparable harm to the body.
Encode
If the question arises about how to quit drinking for a woman who has been drinking for several years, the best solution would be coding. The procedure involves inserting torpedo tubes under the skin with a special drug or alcohol blocker. Usually, the active active ingredient of these drugs is disulfiram, a substance that blocks the production of enzymes responsible for processing alcohol.
If the coded person drinks at least some alcohol, the reaction will appear after a few minutes, accompanied by the following symptoms:
- nausea and vomiting;
- dizziness, headache;
- tinnitus, blurred vision;
- increased body temperature, increased sweating;
- trembling limbs;
- tachycardia, heart failure;
- severe weakness to loss of consciousness.
Symptoms can be eliminated only by using an antidote. This method helps with alcoholism because a woman who has been through such a situation begins to fear for her life and understands that if she continues to drink, this can lead to death.
Before the procedure, the doctor explains to the patient all the subtleties and features of the treatment method. If a woman agrees to treatment, before encryption, you need to cleanse the body of alcohol. The duration of withdrawal varies from 5 to 10 days (taking into account the period of alcohol withdrawal). During this time, the woman is not allowed to drink alcohol. If necessary, the process of removing ethanol from the body can be accelerated with the help of special drugs.
Coding duration varies from 6 months to 5 years and is selected individually for each patient, taking into account age, health status, and addiction stage.
On a note!Coding with torpedoes or the introduction of special drugs is done only with the consent of the patient
Medicine
Drug companies make a variety of products that can help women quit drinking. These drugs differ in composition and cost, and have different principles of action.
Despite the fact that some products are available without a prescription, you should consult your doctor before use and make sure that there are no contraindications. It should be noted that the independent use of such drugs (without medical supervision) can cause serious health complications.
Before using alcohol blockers, you need to know one feature - their positive effect is achieved due to the fact that the active ingredients, in contact with ethanol, cause unpleasant symptoms (as with coding). They are only good at dealing with drunkenness if the woman drinks strong alcohol.
If a girl is addicted to beer, there is no sense in such treatment. That's because when drinking beer, the concentration of ethanol in the blood is low, so the necessary reaction will not appear.
Wrestling at home
It is quite difficult for a woman to quit drinking on her own as it requires a considerable amount of will and patience. In fact, home detox can only be done at the initial stage of addiction and only with the strong desire of the woman herself. The effectiveness of therapy will largely depend on the individual characteristics of the organism. The most popular and effective recipes are:
- 10 g of chopped ram branches put in a glass of boiling water, put on the stove and simmer for about 15 minutes. Broth is taken 2 hours later, 20 ml each time until nausea appears. Before the treatment, the woman should abstain from alcohol for 3 days;
- 5 tablespoons St. John's wort needs to pour 500 ml of boiling water and cook the broth in a water bath for 30 minutes. The product is taken before breakfast and lunch, 250 ml. Treatment lasts 10 days;
- Pour 2 tablespoons of bearberry with a cup of boiling water and boil over heat for 15 minutes. Broth prepared to drink during the day. The duration of treatment is one month.
And yet, despite the simplicity of the formulas presented, it is much more effective to consult an narrator.
Disadvantages of self-treating alcoholism
It is important to understand that alcoholism is a disease. Attempts to overcome this addiction at home often end in failure, as the person does not have enough willpower.
Treatment of alcoholism at home with drugs is considered especially dangerous. If the patient chooses the wrong drug or does not calculate the appropriate dose, the drug will not only bring about the desired effect, but on the contrary, can cause serious health effects.
It cannot be ruled out that such treatment will be fatal.
Conclusion
Alcohol withdrawal is possible, but only with the right treatment. That is why, at the first signs of suspicion, a woman should be taken immediately to an experienced narrative researcher. Yes, and of course, during this difficult time, in addition to professional help for the lady, the support of friends and family is very important.