HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR ALCOHOLISM
Alcohol
use disorder (which includes a level that's sometimes called alcoholism) is a
pattern of alcohol use that involves problems controlling your drinking, being
preoccupied with alcohol, continuing to use alcohol even when it causes
problems, having to drink more to get the same effect, or having withdrawal
symptoms when you rapidly decrease or stop drinking.
Unhealthy
alcohol use includes any alcohol use that puts your health or safety at risk or
causes other alcohol-related problems. It also includes binge drinking — a
pattern of drinking where a male consumes five or more drinks within two hours
or a female downs at least four drinks within two hours. Binge drinking causes
significant health and safety risks.
If your
pattern of drinking results in repeated significant distress and problems
functioning in your daily life, you likely have alcohol use disorder. It can
range from mild to severe. However, even a mild disorder can escalate and lead
to serious problems, so early treatment is important.
Causes--Genetic, psychological, social and environmental factors can
impact how drinking alcohol affects your body and behavior. Theories suggest
that for certain people drinking has a different and stronger impact that can
lead to alcohol use disorder.
Over
time, drinking too much alcohol may change the normal function of the areas of
your brain associated with the experience of pleasure, judgment and the ability
to exercise control over your behavior. This may result in craving alcohol to
try to restore good feelings or reduce negative ones.
Symptoms-Alcohol use disorder can be mild, moderate or
severe, based on the number of symptoms you experience. Signs and symptoms may
include:
· Being
unable to limit the amount of alcohol you drink
· Wanting
to cut down on how much you drink or making unsuccessful attempts to do so
· Spending
a lot of time drinking, getting alcohol or recovering from alcohol use
· Feeling
a strong craving or urge to drink alcohol
· Failing
to fulfill major obligations at work, school or home due to repeated alcohol
use
· Continuing
to drink alcohol even though you know it's causing physical, social or
interpersonal problems
· Giving
up or reducing social and work activities and hobbies
· Using
alcohol in situations where it's not safe, such as when driving or swimming
· Developing
a tolerance to alcohol so you need more to feel its effect or you have a
reduced effect from the same amount
· Experiencing
withdrawal symptoms — such as nausea, sweating and shaking — when you don't
drink, or drinking to avoid these symptoms
Alcohol
use disorder can include periods of alcohol intoxication and symptoms of
withdrawal.
Alcohol intoxication results as the
amount of alcohol in your blood stream increases. The higher the blood alcohol
concentration is, the more impaired you become. Alcohol intoxication causes
behavior problems and mental changes. These may include inappropriate behavior,
unstable moods, impaired judgment, slurred speech, impaired attention or
memory, and poor coordination. You can also have periods called "blackouts,"
where you don't remember events. Very high blood alcohol levels can lead to
coma or even death.
Alcohol withdrawal can occur when
alcohol use has been heavy and prolonged and is then stopped or greatly
reduced. It can occur within several hours to four or five days later. Symptoms
include sweating, rapid heartbeat, hand tremors, problems sleeping, nausea and
vomiting, hallucinations, restlessness and agitation, anxiety, and occasionally
seizures. Symptoms can be severe enough to impair your ability to function at
work or in social situations
Risk factors--Risk factors for alcohol
use disorder include:
Steady drinking over time. Drinking too much
on a regular basis for an extended period or binge drinking on a regular basis
can lead to alcohol-related problems or alcohol use disorder.
Age. People who begin drinking at an early age, and especially
in a binge fashion, are at a higher risk of alcohol use disorder. Alcohol use
may begin in the teens, but alcohol use disorder occurs more frequently in the
20s and 30s. However, it can begin at any age.
Family history. The risk of alcohol
use disorder is higher for people who have a parent or other close relative who
has problems with alcohol. This may be influenced by genetic factors.
Depression and other mental health problems. It's
common for people with a mental health disorder such as anxiety, depression,
schizophrenia or bipolar disorder to have problems with alcohol or other
substances.
Social and cultural factors. Having friends or a
close partner who drinks regularly could increase your risk of alcohol use
disorder. The glamorous way that drinking is sometimes portrayed in the media
also may send the message that it's OK to drink too much. For young people, the
influence of parents, peers and other role models can impact risk
Complications-Alcohol depresses your
central nervous system. In some people, the initial reaction may be
stimulation. But as you continue to drink, you become sedated.
Too
much alcohol affects your speech, muscle coordination and vital centers of your
brain. A heavy drinking binge may even cause a life-threatening coma or death.
This is of particular concern when you're taking certain medications that also
depress the brain's function.
Impact on your safety
Excessive
drinking can reduce your judgment skills and lower inhibitions, leading to poor
choices and dangerous situations or behaviors, including:
· Motor
vehicle accidents and other types of accidental injury, such as drowning
· Relationship
problems
· Poor
performance at work or school
· Increased
likelihood of committing violent crimes or being the victim of a crime
· Legal
problems or problems with employment or finances
· Problems
with other substance use
· Engaging
in risky, unprotected sex, or becoming the victim of sexual abuse or date rape
· Increased
risk of attempted or completed suicide
Impact on your health
Drinking
too much alcohol on a single occasion or over time can cause health problems,
including:
· Liver
disease. Heavy drinking can cause increased fat in the liver (hepatic
steatosis), inflammation of the liver (alcoholic hepatitis), and over time,
irreversible destruction and scarring of liver tissue (cirrhosis).
· Digestive
problems. Heavy drinking can result in inflammation of the stomach
lining (gastritis), as well as stomach and esophageal ulcers. It also can
interfere with absorption of B vitamins and other nutrients. Heavy drinking can
damage your pancreas or lead to inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).
· Heart
problems. Excessive drinking can lead to high blood pressure and
increases your risk of an enlarged heart, heart failure or stroke. Even a single
binge can cause a serious heart arrhythmia called atrial fibrillation
- Diabetes complications. Alcohol
interferes with the release of glucose from your liver and can increase
the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This is dangerous if you have
diabetes and are already taking insulin to lower your blood sugar level.
- Sexual function and menstruation
issues. Excessive
drinking can cause erectile dysfunction in men. In women, it can interrupt
menstruation.
- Eye problems. Over time,
heavy drinking can cause involuntary rapid eye movement (nystagmus) as
well as weakness and paralysis of your eye muscles due to a deficiency of
vitamin B-1 (thiamine). A thiamine deficiency also can be associated with
other brain changes, such as irreversible dementia, if not promptly
treated.
- Birth defects. Alcohol
use during pregnancy may cause miscarriage. It also may cause fetal
alcohol syndrome, resulting in giving birth to a child who has physical
and developmental problems that last a lifetime.
- Bone damage. Alcohol
may interfere with the production of new bone. This bone loss can lead to
thinning bones (osteoporosis) and an increased risk of fractures. Alcohol
can also damage bone marrow, which makes blood cells. This can cause a low
platelet count, which may result in bruising and bleeding.
- Neurological complications. Excessive
drinking can affect your nervous system, causing numbness and pain in your
hands and feet, disordered thinking, dementia, and short-term memory loss.
- Weakened immune system. Excessive
alcohol use can make it harder for your body to resist disease, increasing
your risk of various illnesses, especially pneumonia.
- Increased risk of cancer. Long-term
excessive alcohol use has been linked to a higher risk of many cancers,
including mouth, throat, liver, colon and breast cancer. Even moderate
drinking can increase the risk of breast cancer.
- Medication and alcohol
interactions. Some
medications interact with alcohol, increasing its toxic effects. Drinking
while taking these medications can either increase or decrease their
effectiveness, or make them dangerous.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Homoeopathic remedies gives a complete cure for alcoholism and
also the side effects of chronic alcoholic . Some of the important remedies are
given below --
SULPHURIC ACID Q- Sulphuric acid is one
of the top remedies for alcoholism. The patient experiences heartburn ,
sour eructation’s and sour vomiting.Craving for alcohol is an
important symptom of this remedy. It is prescribed when water causes coldness
of stomach , must be mixed with liquors .The patient experiences relaxed
feeling in stomach, which is relieved by heat application.Aversion to the smell
of coffee .
QUERCUS GLANDIUM SPIRITUS Q- Quercus is considered to
be a specific for alcoholism. There is dropsy and liver affections. It will
antidotes the bad effects of alcohol.
ANGELICA Q- Angelica is another
effective remedy for alcoholism. Angelica produces disgust for liquor It will
also correct atony of different organs , dyspepsia, nervous headache etc.
CAMPHOR Q- Camphor should be tried when Angelica
failed in controlling alcoholism. There is coldness in stomach followed by
burning.
CHINA OFF. Q- China is one of the best
remedies for alcoholism. China will remove the craving for alcohol in drunkards
who wish to reform.There is internal coldness of stomach and abdomen. Liver and
spleen enlarged. Patient experiences flatulence , and there is belching of
bitter fluid or regurgitation of food gives no relief.
SULPHUR 3- Sulphur should be tried when China fails . The
patient has great desire to drink alcohol all the time . Wants to drink
from morning till evening or till awake. There is complete loss of appetite and
very weak and faint feeling in stomach at about 11 am , must have something to
eat.
STERCULIA Q—Sterculia is another
effective remedy for alcoholism. It promotes the appetite and digestion and
lessens the craving for alcohol.
STRYCHNINUM NITRICUM 3X- Strychninum nitricum
removes the craving for alcohol in any form.
ARSENIC ALBUM 30-Arsenic alb stops the
craving for alcohol and helps in reducing the ill effects of excessive
alcoholism. Arsenic patient experiences great anxiety, restlessness and
fear of death. There is delirium tremens.
CAPSICUM ANNUM Q- Capsicum annum is also
effective for controlling great desire for alcohol. It is prescribed when the
patient has vomiting and diarrhea.
APOCYNUM CANNABINUM Q- Apocynum cannabinum
is effective for curing great craving for alcohol. The patients are low
spirited and experiences anxiety and depression. There is severe nausea and
vomiting. The patient experiences difficulty in passing urine and it takes long
time. The urine is hot , turbid mixed with thick mucus and burning in urethra
after urinating.
HOMOEOPATHIC
REMEDIES FOR THE BAD EFFECTS OF ALCOHOLISM
NUX
VOMICA 30- Nux vomica is prescribed when there is giddiness and restlessness after alcohol drinking. Heavy
vomiting after drinking. The patient experiences nausea and trembling after
drinking. Nervousness due to drinking wine or liquor. Nux vomica patients are
frightened by little noise and spring up at night with dreadful dreams. This
patients have a tendency to envy and jealousy. They commit suicide by shooting or stabbing.
AVENA
SATIVA Q-Avena sativa is prescribed for sleeplessness and
nervousness in drunkards. Avena sativa takes away the longing for alcohol.
ANTIMONIUM
TART. 30- Antimonium tart. is prescribed for vomiting in drunkards with white coated tongue.
CARDUS
MARIANUS Q- Cardus mar. is very effective for liver troubles, liver
pain, constipation alternating with diarrhea seen in chronics alcoholics especially beer
drinkers.
CROTALUS
HORRIDUS 30- Crotalus hor. Is prescribed for liver diseases
seen in chronic alcoholics .
CHIMAPHILA
UMBELLATA 30- Chimaphila umbellate is effective for the removal of renal and hepatic disorders in
chronic alcoholics .
GELSEMIUM
SEMPER. 30- Gelsemium is prescribed when nervous symptoms are predominant
in alcoholics. There is excessive trembling and weakness of all limbs. The patient
experiences lack of muscular coordination.
PETROLEUM
30-
Petroleum is effective when the drunkards are seen with out energy, without strength
of will , unable to refuse a glass of wine. Vomiting after the least excess in
drinks. The patient talking too much when drunk.
LACHESIS
30-Lachesis
patients are ill- natured , inclined to violent crimes , vindictive, jealous,
envious, incline to kill others and not himself. Talkativeness before and
during drunkenness.
RANUNCULUS
BULBOSUS 30-Ranunculus bulbosus is effective for mental
attacks of drunkards. It cures coma due to heavy drinking of alcohol and other
bad effects of alcohol.
SECALE
COR 30-Secale cor is prescribed for insomnia due to the intake of
alcohol.
CARBONEUM
SULPH. 30- Carboneum sulph is very useful for people broken down by
abuse of alcohol. Impotency, colour blindness
etc are cured by this remedy.
COFFEA
CRUDA 30-Coffea cruda is effective for headache due to alcoholism.
Headache as if nails were driven in to the head. Worse in open air. It is also
effective for sleeplessness, convulsions, and liveliness due to alcohol.
OPIUM
30-
Opium is prescribed when the patient have delirium tremours over and over
again. Expression of fright or terror on face. Breathing strenuous, visions of
animals and ghosts with uneasy sleep. Face dark red
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