A
glass of red wine or a chilled beer is a common way of ending a
stressful and tiring day. But crossing the limits of alcohol
consumption can make you prone to various diseases and alcohol
misuse. There is a fine line between consuming just the right amount
and crossing that line. But how do you know that you have fallen prey
to Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)?
Dr. Keith Ablow,
a prominent psychologist states that having one drink a day is
justifiable. But consuming more than that crosses the border line of
drinking in “moderation”. One drink makes for:
- 5 ounces wine
- 12 ounces of beer
-
1.5
ounces liquor
What
is Alcohol Use Disorder?
Heavy
or risky drinking can be a potential sign of a medical disorder known
as alcohol use disorder (AUD). It is a chronic ailment that has
lethal effects on the nervous system in the human body. Various
studies project that around 18 million people in the United States
have this disorder. Having this disease can also be because of
genetics.
What
are the psychological effects of AUD?
While
anyone can fall prey to this serious psychological disorder, there
are various factors that determine the severity of the psychological
impact. These are:
- The age of the individual
- The quantity of alcohol being consumed
- Genetics of the person
- Overall health status of the individual
Based
on these factors, the psychological effects of alcohol abuse can be
categorized under two main categories, namely:
- Short-term effects
- Memory loss
- Problems in focussing
- Blurry vision
- Reflex issues
- Instant stress reduction
- Reduction in inhibitions
- Long-term effects
- Increased substance use
- Increased dependency
- Problems in learning
- Interruption on brain enhancement
- Increased alcohol dependency
- Major depression and nervousness
What
are the symptoms of having AUD? The
symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder can be stated as follows:
- The urge to consume alcohol again and again
- Consuming alcohol in risky situations
- Recurring negative thoughts
- Continuing to drink even if health problems persist
- Lack of control on alcohol consumption
- Refraining from doing important activities because of alcohol consumption
Dr. Keith Ablow MD,
one of America’s leading psychiatrists has a multi-city private
practice that treats adults and adolescents. He states that there are
certain ways of treating AUD. With effective psychotherapy, you can
understand the cons of indulging into such practices and refrain from
depending on alcohol for solutions. Dr. Ablow has helped in healing
numerous patients across the United States, Asia, and Europe.
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