Sober life is considered a natural way of life for people, laid down by nature. The intake of alcoholic beverages is imposed by society and advertising, which is everywhere. Without alcohol, a person can also be happy, and he does not lose his sanity. And intoxication only creates the illusion that everything is fine in life, with sobering comes the realization of reality. How to lead a sober lifestyle, described in the article.
Harms of drinking alcohol
What happens when you drink alcohol? It is believed that it improves mood, eliminates stress. There can be many explanations. And according to medicine, a person harms himself. Alcoholic drinks, especially strong ones, can irritate the mucous membranes of internal organs, disrupt the digestive system, overload the liver and kidneys, and also intoxicate the brain.
Alcohol improves mood, all problems seem differentserious. But this is felt only in a drunken state. Over time, other consequences occur: alcoholism, disease, degradation and death.
Pros of sobriety
Sobriety is the daily norm. Therefore, do not harm yourself. What are the benefits of a sober lifestyle? They are as follows:
- A non-drinker does not have the question: “How much to drink to comply with the “measure”?” Since there are no safe doses of alcohol. Any amount of alcohol is considered intoxication, which leads to its consequences. If you completely refuse strong drinks, then an overdose is excluded.
- The body will be protected from alcoholic blows, low-quality drinks, drunken injuries. A non-drinker protects the heart and liver from dangerous ailments.
- The brain is not clogged with green devils, and there will be no rats and spiders in the corners of the room. But such consequences occur with alcoholic delirium - delirium tremens.
- With a he althy, sober lifestyle, a person is able to think about anything. And the drinker has thoughts only about alcohol.
- Sober people have unlimited possibilities for physical, spiritual improvement. And you should not think that it is available only to the rich and we althy. If there is no money to visit the gym, you can do push-ups and pump the press at home. In the absence of money for books, you can visit the library. The main thing is just to want to become better. After getting rid of the craving for alcohol, it works great.
- If a person leads a sober lifestyle, then healcohol addiction will never occur. He does not need the help of narcologists. Psychotherapists will not get into his life to determine the causes of addiction. Such a person will not need surgery to insert an anti-alcohol capsule.
- A non-drinker will not be the instigator of drunken fights, family squabbles, and the cause of misfortune of loved ones.
- When people lead a sober lifestyle, he althy children appear. Due to drunken conception, pregnant women drinking beer, many children's lives have been ruined.
Principles
What is sobriety based on? Key principles include:
- Sober living should be a priority. If you want to stop drinking forever, then it is important that it be in the first place. Only after that you can take care of the rest: happiness, success, he alth, well-being.
- Sobriety also lies in a he althy lifestyle. Therefore, it is important to exercise, eat right and rest.
- Knowing about sobriety and addiction is essential.
- Distinguish between relapse states and learn how to avoid them.
- A person can avoid stress and communicate without conflict.
- A person is able to analyze problems in life, take actions to solve them, and also correct behavior depending on life circumstances. It is also important to constantly work on yourself.
- You need to be aware that there is good and bad in life.
Even with getting rid of alcohol addiction, you should not expect quick results. It is necessary to act consistently in order to achieve the desired goals.
How to come?
How to achieve a sober lifestyle? At the second stage of alcoholism, it is almost impossible to remove alcohol from life. At an early stage, this can be done. It is important that the person himself admit that he is addicted and sick. And not everyone can do it.
Even with a small opportunity, close people of an addicted person should return him to a sober lifestyle. This is not done with reproaches, shouts, threats. Patience is needed for the addict to decide on his own and never drink again.
It is still necessary to familiarize yourself with the signs of all stages of alcoholism, including the preliminary one. In the early stages of the disease, a person may be aware that he has an addiction and fight it. Gradually the mind and will degrade. If all people knew about the threat, many would decide to stop before the negative consequences.
It is better to fight not with addiction, but with reasons. Many people don't realize that alcohol doesn't help with joy, doesn't get rid of complexes, doesn't solve problems, and doesn't get rid of grief. The effect of alcohol is presented in the form of illusions. A person moves to a primitive level of thinking and does not perceive the real situation of his life.
With the help of alcohol, people want to get away from problems, but why do they flood the joyful events of life? But joyfulThe moments themselves bring happiness. Due to alcohol traditions, gatherings, drunkenness appears.
Motivation
Motivation for a sober lifestyle is essential. The public opinion that a person is guided by is considered important. Coding remains in demand. This is extrinsic motivation. The patient agrees to the use of this method of treatment, as he does not want to lose his family, lose his income, be left without friends.
But before long-term protection from alcohol addiction, many patients go through all previous levels of treatment. Usually help begins with withdrawal from hard drinking. Relatives want to see a doctor, since the person himself cannot make such a decision.
Treatment
Recovery from binge is best done in a hospital. Narcological centers offer optimal conditions for treatment. There people are under round-the-clock supervision of doctors. In this case, the risks of complications are minimal. And the consequences can be in the form of an exacerbation of an ulcer, a hypertensive crisis, a disruption of the heart and blood vessels. Sometimes alcoholism leads to a heart attack, stroke, psychosis.
During the period of sobering up, neuroleptic drugs are prescribed that stop the craving for alcohol. When severe withdrawal symptoms are eliminated, maintenance therapy is performed. Preparations are selected individually, as it depends on the characteristics of each person. But almost always assignedsedatives and tranquilizers. They normalize sleep, eliminate anxiety and anxiety.
And only with complete sobering up is long-term protection from use required. During treatment, alcohol should not be consumed. All responsibility for violation of the rules lies with the patient.
Propaganda
Promotion of a sober lifestyle is important. For this, 3 main resources are used:
- Media.
- Youth organizations.
- Volunteer temperance movements.
Many print publications and television show the benefits of a he althy lifestyle. But this propaganda is becoming less and less, various alcoholic beverages are being advertised more. That is why there is such a problem.
Promotion of sobriety among children is important. If parents at home and teachers at school talk about this, as well as organize interesting events, this will have a positive effect on the upbringing of the younger generation.
Propaganda can be carried out in special organizations that everyone can visit. Various events, trainings and consultations are held there. All this helps to understand the alcohol problem, to appreciate the benefits of a he althy lifestyle.
Conclusion
Sometimes there is information about the toughening of "alcohol" laws, the introduction of pen alties. But such bans are not able to stop all people. Sobriety will be a way of life when instead of a positive attitude of peoplealcohol will be negative.
