Alcohol addiction today affects not only men, but also the fair sex. Also, unlike male alcoholism, female alcoholism is much more difficult to treat.
Women who suffer from this addiction quickly lose their social status and work, they become uninteresting to the opposite sex.
If the appropriate measures are not taken, the probability that a woman will be able to have a full life again in the future will be minimal.
There are several ways that a woman can stop drinking alcohol. It is recommended to select a treatment method together with a specialist.
Reasons that lead to addiction
In modern society, women lead an active social life. They not only raise children and run a household, but they also work hard and move up the career ladder, successfully competing with men. All this leads not only to physiological, but also moral fatigue.
One of the quickest and most affordable ways to relax in such a situation is to drink a couple of glasses of wine. If a woman periodically applies herself to alcohol, she over time she can become a habit. Experts warn that the course of alcohol dependence in men and women is different, due to differences in the physiological structure and specific characteristics of the endocrine system. In most cases, female alcoholism is associated with psychological factors.
The main reasons for the development of this addiction are:
- It is a family tradition to consume alcohol regularly. If a child from infancy sees that all members of the family drink alcohol constantly, she will also consider such behavior as the norm.
- Everyday problems. Dismissal from work, loss of property and large debts often become the cause of stress, with which women struggle with drinking intoxicating drinks.
- Complex, dissatisfaction with your own appearance.
- Dissatisfaction with personal life. If a woman does not have a loved one, she is lonely: a night with a bottle of wine helps to solve the situation.
- Family problems (lack of understanding with her husband, children, parents). The easiest way to forget about the problems with her loved ones for a while and find spiritual harmony is to drink a couple of glasses of beer or wine, or maybe something stronger.
Often times, a woman starts drinking alcohol because of her husband. If a loved one drinks alcohol regularly, a woman may periodically keep him company, 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 addiction. In the course of research and experiments, it has been shown that the fair sex becomes addicted to alcohol much faster than men. If it takes a man around 7-10 years to become a chronic alcoholic, then for women this period is only 4-5 years.
Symptoms of female alcoholism develop quickly. Drunkenness is usually accompanied by the following symptoms:
- the lady seeks to drink for whatever reason and without it;
- there is a negative reaction to the conviction;
- loss of appetite - a woman replaces food with alcohol;
- deterioration in appearance (appearance of dark circles under the eyes, puffiness, wrinkles). To correct the situation, a woman will put on bright makeup, but she will still look messy and unkempt;
- rude and aggressive behavior, tendency to tantrums;
- apathy to what is happening.
Attention!Unlike men, women who suffer from drunkenness develop encephalopathy much earlier, which leads to later personality degradation and dementia.
Outside help in treatment
There are several ways to get a woman to stop drinking. The fight against addiction is carried out through coding, the use of special drugs or through psychological influence. It should be borne in mind that the probability of successful treatment is significantly increased if the therapy is carried out professionally, under the supervision of a specialist. Also during this period, the patient's support of family and friends is very important.
Psychological impact
One of the best ways to help a woman who first drinks is to code with hypnosis. The advantage of this method of combating drunkenness is considered not only efficiency, but also safety. Since the technique does not involve the use of medications, the likelihood of complications will be minimal. But it is necessary to understand that the effect of such coding directly depends 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 tells him how alcohol affects the body and what will happen if the person does not stop and continues drinking. As a result of the psychological impact, a woman develops a persistent negative attitude to alcohol. Even the thought of alcohol causes unpleasant sensations, as a person realizes that alcohol abuse causes irreparable harm to the body.
Coding
If the question arose about 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 subcutaneous insertion of torpedo-type blisters with a special drug and alcohol blocker or an injection. Most often, the active active ingredient in 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 a little 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;
- trembling of the limbs;
- tachycardia, heart rhythm failure;
- severe weakness up to loss of consciousness.
Symptoms can only be eliminated by introducing an antidote. This method helps to deal with alcohol addiction because a woman who has experienced such a condition begins to fear for her life and understands that if she continues to drink, it can cause death.
Before the procedure, the doctor explains to the patient all the subtleties and features of the treatment. If a woman accepts the treatment, before coding, she must cleanse the body of alcohol. 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 drugs.
The coding period varies from 6 months to 5 years and is selected individually for each patient, taking into account age, health status and the stage of addiction.
On a note!Coding by torpedoing or the introduction of special drugs is carried out only with the consent of the patient.
Drugs
Pharmaceutical companies produce a variety of products that can help get rid of female alcoholism. Such drugs differ in composition and cost, and have a different principle of action.
Even though some of the products are available without a prescription, it is strongly recommended that you check with your doctor before using them and make sure there are no contraindications. It should be noted that independent use of such drugs (without medical supervision) can cause serious health complications.
Before using alcohol blockers, you need to know one feature: the positive effect of them is achieved due to the fact that the active components, which come into contact with ethanol, cause unpleasant symptoms (as with coding). They are good at dealing with drunkenness only if the woman consumes strong drinks.
If a girl is addicted to beer, she will not make sense of that treatment. This is due to the fact that 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 stop drinking on her own, as she requires remarkable willpower and patience. As practice shows, dealing with an addiction at home is possible only in the initial stage of addiction and only with a strong desire from the woman herself. The effectiveness of therapy largely depends 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 cook over low heat for about 15 minutes. The broth is taken 2 hours later, 20 ml each until nausea appears. Before treatment, a woman must abstain from alcohol for 3 days;
- 5 tablespoons of St. John's wort should pour 500 ml of boiling water and cook the broth 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 bearberry with a glass of boiling water and simmer for 15 minutes. The prepared broth is drunk during the day. The duration of treatment is one month.
And yet, despite the simplicity of the presented recipes, it will be much more effective to consult a narcologist.
Cons of self-treatment for alcoholism
You need to understand that alcohol dependence is a disease. Attempts to overcome this addiction at home often end in failure, as the person does not have sufficient willpower.
Home treatment for alcoholism with drugs is considered especially dangerous. If the patient chooses the wrong remedy or cannot calculate the proper dosage, the drug will not only not have the desired effect, but on the contrary, it 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 forever, but only if treatment is carried out on time. That is why, at the first doubtful signs, a woman should immediately be taken to an experienced narcologist. Well, and of course, in this difficult period, in addition to professional assistance to the lady, the support of friends and family is very important.