It so happened that all parties and holidays are associated with drinking alcohol together.Even unrepentant teetotalists can't refuse a glass if there's a good reason.Saying publicly that you don't drink means becoming a black sheep and incurring the displeasure of your friends.
There are practically no people who can proudly say: "I don't drink alcohol."Many abstainers have realized that it is better to remain silent and use excuses in this case, such as driving today or on antibiotics, than to accept a categorical refusal of alcohol.
According to doctors, even those people who drink alcohol 1-2 times a week in small quantities are addicted to alcohol.And it doesn't matter if we are talking about vodka, beer or wine.
If alcoholism has become chronic, then the question of whether to drink or not is not worth it at all.For such a person, alcohol is strictly contraindicated, and if you cannot cope with the addiction yourself, it is necessary to use anti-alcoholism drugs, the range of which is extremely wide today.Such products are freely sold over the Internet, which allows you to maintain anonymity during treatment.
Why is it better to be a teetotaler?
You can comfort yourself for a long time with the thought that a small dose of alcohol will not harm, and yet the consumption of alcohol products is harmful.Ethanol will remain a toxin in any form, be it elite French cognac or unrefined moonshine.In the latter case, poisoning will be aggravated by the negative effects of fusel oils, but the problem lies not so much in the quality of alcohol, but in the very fact of drinking alcohol.
People who have given up alcohol already feel much better about the next month and blame themselves for not taking this step earlier.Often the problem of quitting alcohol is psychological in nature.In terms of physical health, it only benefits:
- the liver and brain get rid of toxins and begin to function better, which is reflected in general well-being;
- Problems with the central nervous system and autonomic disorders disappear.A teetotaler understands that he no longer needs alcohol to relax and that nervous tension can be relieved in more effective and safe ways;
- cell mutation stops, the quality of the seed material improves and the risk of a hereditary predisposition to alcohol in future children is significantly reduced;
- heart function improves and blood circulation normalizes.
If you do not take ethanol in any form, you will be able to maintain not only physical health, but also a strong nervous system.Moreover, giving up alcohol is much easier than it might seem.In reality, products containing alcohol do not taste very pleasant, especially when it comes to strong alcoholic beverages.It is much healthier to drink natural juices, or at worst, beer or non-alcoholic cocktails.They are perfect for a party and do not cause irreparable harm to the body.
Jokes with the theme "Non-alcoholic beer is the way to a rubber woman" make even those who initially do not want to indulge in alcohol get drunk.As psychologists say, alcohol addiction is often the result of psychological pressure from a group.Here you must begin to respect your will - friends, having realized that ridicule, provocations and jokes have no effect on a sober person, will soon give up their efforts to suppress the will of their friend and show due respect.And if not, then why do we need such friends?
How to get out of the yoke of alcohol
Many people think about giving up alcohol, but do not know how to stop drinking alcohol altogether.Eliminating alcohol-containing products from your diet is not that difficult, and the result of an alcohol-free life will be the highest reward for those who can make the right decision.
Alcohol consumption, even in therapeutic doses, is not justified.But if in excellent health it is allowed to drink 25-50 ml of vodka per day without significant harm to the body, then in the presence of any chronic disease, pregnancy, old age and adolescence, the consumption of ethanol is strictly prohibited.Do not kid yourself that a small glass will help you relax and relieve nervous tension.
Algol is considered a strong depressant, which does not help eliminate the effects of stress and psycho-emotional stress, but only worsens the situation.
People who decide to quit alcohol once and for all should adhere to the following rules:
- do not look for an alternative - some first refuse vodka and switch to wine, then beer, etc.But it is better to immediately eliminate alcohol from the diet.Those who drink beer without alcohol, of course, suffer less harm than those who drink vodka or cognac.But non-alcoholic analogues should only be a temporary substitute for real alcohol;
- do not succumb to provocations - there will always be "well-wishers" around you who will start philosophizing on the topic "to drink or not to drink" and will even be able to find arguments in favor of drinking.You need to take a clear position and remove all doubts from your head.A non-drinker will always win;
- diversify your free time - if alcohol occupied an important place in your life, then you should think about how to fill the available time.Some people, after giving up alcohol, realize themselves in a new profession, discover interesting hobbies, start playing sports, etc.
Alcohol consumed on a regular basis destroys health and causes breakdowns in relationships with loved ones.This thought must be constantly spinning in the head of someone who has decided to stop drinking.Those who stop drinking and expect immediate results will be disappointed - long-term intoxication does not pass without leaving a trace.Actual improvements begin after one and a half to two months of sobriety.Thinking changes, strength appears for daily activities and the psycho-emotional state improves.
If at first it is difficult to refuse friends to share a drink or two with them, then you can refer to poor health, upcoming tests or fear of losing your driver's license.In the end, you can sacrifice your reputation and admit that you are being treated or treated by a doctor.It is better to be mocked once than to constantly drink socially to the detriment of your health and well-being.
Teetotalers don't always have excellent health or a strong nervous system, but they definitely have willpower, an understanding of the harm alcohol does to their health, and a clear position in life.And for that they can be respected.