It so happened that all holidays and parties are accompanied by drinking alcohol together.Even hardened teetotalers cannot refuse a glass if there is a good reason.To say publicly that you don't drink is to become a black sheep and incur the displeasure of your friends.
There are practically no people who can proudly say: "I don't drink alcohol."Many teetotalers have realized that it is better to remain silent and use excuses for the occasion, such as driving today or taking antibiotics, than to admit a categorical refusal of alcohol.
According to doctors, even people who drink alcohol 1-2 times a week in small quantities are addicted to alcohol.And it doesn't matter whether we are talking about vodka, beer or wine.
If alcoholism has become chronic, then the question of whether to drink or not to drink is not worth it at all.For such a person, alcohol is strictly contraindicated, and if you cannot cope with addiction on your own, it is necessary to use anti-alcoholism drugs, the range of which today is unusually wide.Such products are sold freely via the Internet, which allows you to maintain anonymity during treatment.
Why is it better to be teetotal?
You can console yourself for a long time by thinking that a small dose of alcohol will not hurt, yet consuming products with alcohol is harmful.Ethanol will remain a toxin in any form, be it elite French cognac or unrefined moonshine.In the latter case, the 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 for the next month and blame themselves for not taking this step earlier.Often the problem of stopping drinking alcohol is psychological in nature.As for physical health, they only benefit from it:
- the liver and brain get rid of toxins and begin to function better, which is reflected in overall 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;
- cellular mutation stops, the quality of seminal material improves and the risk of a hereditary predisposition to alcohol in future children is drastically reduced;
- cardiac 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.Plus, giving up alcohol is much easier than it might seem.In fact, products containing alcohol do not have a very pleasant taste, especially when it comes to strong alcoholic beverages.It is much healthier to drink natural juices or, in the worst case, beer or non-alcoholic cocktails.They are perfect for a party and do not cause irreparable damage to the body.
Jokes on the topic "non-alcoholic beer is the way to a rubber woman" get even those who initially do not want to indulge in alcohol drunk.As psychologists say, alcohol addiction is often the result of psychological pressure from a group.This is where you need to start honing your willpower: friends, having understood that ridicule, provocations and jokes have no effect on a sober person, will soon give up their attempts to suppress the will of their companion 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 quitting alcohol, but they don't know how to quit drinking alcohol at all.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 know how to make the right decision.
The consumption of alcohol, even at 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, in the presence of chronic diseases, pregnancy, in old age and adolescence, the consumption of ethanol is strictly prohibited.Don't fool yourself into thinking that a drink will help you relax and relieve nervous tension.
Algol is considered a strong sedative, which does not help eliminate the effects of stress and psycho-emotional stress, but only aggravates the situation.
People who decide to stop drinking once and for all must respect 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 non-alcoholic beer, obviously, 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 “supporters” around you who will begin to philosophize on the topic “to drink or not to drink” and will also be able to find arguments in favor of drinking.You should take a clear position and remove all doubts from your head.A non-drinker will always win;
- diversify your free time: if alcohol occupies a significant place in your life, then you should think about how to fill the available time.Some people, having given up alcohol, realize themselves in a new profession, discover interesting hobbies, start playing sports, etc.
Regularly consumed alcohol destroys health and causes disruptions in relationships with loved ones.This thought should constantly be spinning in the head of someone who has decided to quit drinking.Those who stop drinking and expect immediate results will be disappointed: long-term intoxication does not disappear without a trace.Actual improvements begin after a month and a half to two months of sobriety.Thinking changes, strength for daily activities appears and the psycho-emotional state improves.
If at first it is difficult to refuse friends to share a glass or two with them, then you can refer to poor health, upcoming exams or fear of losing your driver's license.In the end, you can sacrifice your reputation and admit to being cured or treated by a doctor.It is better to be ridiculed once than to constantly drink socially to the detriment of your health and well-being.
Teetotalers do not always have excellent health or a strong nervous system, but they definitely have willpower, understanding of the harm of alcohol to their health and a clear position in life.And for this they can be respected.