The use of alcohol in our country is called a national tradition. They drink it during joyful and mourning events, at meetings and partings, from happiness and grief, and just like that. But the people did not call this drink “the green snake” for nothing. It brings a lot of grief to the drinking person, his family and the whole society, turning into a national tragedy.
The emergence of alcohol in Russia
In ancient Russia, alcohol was consumed only in the form of a honey drink with the addition of fermented juice. But in the 16th century, so-called taverns appeared, in which alcoholic beverages were sold, and all income went to the state treasury. Among them was vodka brought by foreign merchants, its strength at that time did not exceed 14 degrees.
Peter I brought foreign cognac and rum to Russia, which were already stronger than the usual alcohol. The sovereign himself was a great lover of drinking parties and merry revelry and served as an example for his subjects. Under him, free distribution of alcohol was introducedcivil servants, and all holidays and receptions ended with grandiose drinks. It was during the reign of Peter I that alcohol consumption in Russia became the norm.
Alcohol and state treasury
Running a drinking country was profitable. 30% of the filling of the treasury at that time was given by the sale of intoxicating potion, and the people became pliable and unassuming. But even Peter I did not expect such a rapid spread of drunkenness throughout the country. The Russian people did not need to be persuaded, alcohol was to their liking, it became a national disaster, and even government decrees issued to curb this phenomenon could not help, the emergence of alcoholism in Russia began.
Under Catherine II, the soldering of the people continued, and the flow of money to the treasury from the sale of vodka increased 1.5 times. Empress Catherine believed that drinking subjects were more obedient.
Alcohol at war
The Great Patriotic War was not won without the use of alcohol. It is known that in order to get the “language”, the scout had to carry out the operation quietly, without noise, that is, the fight obviously had to be hand-to-hand. Before such a task, the fighters drank a mug of alcohol to dull the feeling of fear. Civilians also experienced daily stress during the war. Therefore, during these years everyone drank.
Alcoholism statistics
With the light hand of Peter I and with the aggravating factor of the Great Patriotic War, alcohol consumption in Russia at the end of the 20th century became rampant. This trend continues to this day.
Alcoholism statistics in Russia claim thatthe number of people with such addiction in the country in 2017 was about three million people. But whether it was possible to count all the drinkers, and what this figure actually is, this question remains open. The facts of alcohol consumption by schoolchildren are horrific, as well as alcohol dependence of young people under the age of 25.
The effects of alcohol on the body
Ethyl alcohol C2H5OH is a solvent used in industry for degreasing surfaces. For the human body, it is a poison that destroys the membrane of red blood cells. As a result of the loss of the protective shell, they stick together in groups and clog small vessels. After that, dizziness and all other signs of intoxication begin. At the first cases of alcohol consumption, the body turns on the defense and tries to get rid of the poison. But with the increase in the number of cases of drinking, this protection is destroyed. A habit of drinking develops, and then a need and an addiction.
Alcoholism is a disease
Scientific studies have proven that the state of alcohol addiction belongs to the category of metabolic diseases.
It is known that the cause of diabetes is the lack of insulin, an enzyme produced by the pancreas. And alcoholism is due to the lack of aldehyderogenase, an enzyme produced by the liver.
After drinking alcohol in the body, alcohol is converted into acetaldehyde, whichcauses hangovers and even poisoning. And aldehyderogenase destroys it. It is clear that in the absence of the enzyme, the hangover will be severe.
If the use of alcoholic beverages occurs infrequently and in small portions, then the liver copes with its task. But if alcohol begins to be abused, then the production of the enzyme decreases. Moreover, this process cannot be described by any formula, each organism reacts to this situation in its own way. There are cases when the liver of a child from birth did not produce aldehyderogenase, and such a child was born an alcoholic.
Alcohol – anesthesia problem
There are also aggravating factors for alcohol addiction. These are psychological problems of the personality when a person suffers from pain, despair, lack of harmony or other reasons. Alcohol in this case acts as an anesthesia, as a salvation, and with a single use it does not lead to addiction. But with prolonged and repeated “treatment”, there is a programming for alcohol consumption.
The fight against alcoholism in Russia
Humanity has long been looking for ways to deal with the "green serpent". It must be said right away that there is no magic pill to deal with this problem. Almost always, the situation is aggravated by the fact that the drinker considers himself absolutely he althy. Then all the negativity that always accompanies drunkenness falls on his relatives. And after some time of struggle they can give up and give up.
But these people need to know that alcoholism treatment isRussia is underway, and in most cases leads to success. However, it is feasible only if the drinker himself wants to be cured. Therefore, the main task of his relatives is to convince a person who takes alcohol to be treated. There are many methods for treatment, which we will consider.
Ancient Chinese acupuncture
This method is based on the fact that each organ in our body corresponds to a certain point on the ear. Therefore, to treat any organ, it is enough to influence its “ear projection” with the help of special needles. This treatment is called acupuncture. It turns out that there is such a point for the treatment of alcoholism. Only in this case, the ear is pierced through, a thread is passed into this hole and tied into a knot. This is where the term "tie up" comes from. After 10 days, the node is cut off. Statistics say that 93-95% of patients are cured of their total number. There are reviews on the Internet of people who have been cured using the Chinese acupuncture method. One of them writes that after the session he could not even force himself to drink alcohol. This review is impressive, but there are also difficulties in implementing such a treatment. They lie in the fact that among the huge number of "doctors" you need to find a really knowledgeable specialist.
Shichko method
Gennady Andreevich Shichko devoted his life to the fight against alcoholism and returned many people to normal life. He studied the influence of the second signaling system on personality change and proved that the program for alcohol consumptionis established in childhood. When a child sees that during the holidays his smart and cheerful parents give him gifts, treat him with delicious dishes and put bottles on the table, a corresponding reflex is laid in his subconscious. This connection between the festive mood and the bottle programs the little person to drink alcohol. G. A. Shichko found a way to destroy this program and replace it with another one.
It is known that the first signaling system allows you to develop reflexes to tangible sources of irritation, it is characteristic of humans and animals. The second signaling system is the development of reflexes in a person when exposed to a word. It is present only in humans and affects the first signaling system. It should be noted that a person's beliefs control his behavior. And the destruction of beliefs means the reprogramming of the personality, which is achieved with the help of the second signaling system and the Shichko method. With this method, you can get rid of any other bad habit.
Keeping a diary
The main thing in treatment with this method is keeping a diary. People who decide to recover from addiction keep diaries in which they write down their mental and physical sensations without alcohol, their thoughts about alcohol, about relationships with loved ones. In the same diary, they write down formulations that convince them of their orientation towards a sober life. It is when writing such texts, when the word is not only seen and heard, but also reproduced in writing, that the magic of reprogramming consciousness occurs. This is a very powerful effect.because the drinker becomes a teetotaler. Usually these people themselves begin to convince others to give up alcohol, and with their help it is possible to solve the problem of alcoholism in Russia.
Dovzhenko Method
This method is also called alcohol addiction coding. For its application, the voluntary desire of the alcoholic to be cured, as well as his abstinence from drinking alcohol for 7 days, is necessary. The treatment is carried out with the help of hypnotic influence, therefore, for people who are not susceptible to hypnosis, it is not suitable. The session lasts about two hours, during which the doctor orients patients to a sober lifestyle and gives instructions on abstinence from alcohol. The doctor warns all patients present in the audience about possible negative consequences if alcohol is consumed after the session. Statistics say that 90% of patients from their total number are cured using this method.
25 frame
It is known that all videos are played at a certain frequency, which is equal to 24 frames per second. The so-called 25th frame added during viewing is not visually perceived by the viewer, but leaves the necessary information in the subconscious. This technology is banned for use during the campaign period and in other cases, but is allowed for the treatment of addictions. In this case, the 25th frame contains information guiding the patient to give up alcohol. Coding requires the consent of the patient and the absence of mental illness. Session durationis 0.5-1 hour, and their number is selected individually.
Drug coding
There is the possibility of coding for alcohol addiction using chemicals that are injected into the patient's vein.
The coding method is set by the doctor for each patient separately. And a person who has undergone a session of such treatment should know the main rule of his behavior, which says: if he drinks alcohol, he must come to a medical facility to remove the code.
Society Against Alcoholism
Alcohol brings a lot of grief to the life of a drinking person, but it also has a detrimental effect on the state of society. The state is taking some measures to eliminate alcoholism in Russia, but they are clearly not enough. It is necessary to instill the right knowledge about alcohol in the younger generation. For example, in schools in the lessons on the topic "Bad habits", you need not only to convey to students an understanding of the harm caused by alcohol to he alth, but to explain its effect: alcohol is a solvent, not a food product!
But our society is not yet ready for such a formulation. After all, all holidays, most often, are held according to the established tradition, with alcohol. And in order for people to learn how to spend their leisure time without vodka, they need to offer something in return. Sports and creativity can serve as a good alternative. The development of these industries should become one of the main directions of the state program. And in order to make things go faster, it is possible to apply more stringent measures, such as compulsory treatment and restrictionalcohol sales.
It is very important that such issues are discussed throughout the country. Alcoholism in Russia is a common problem. If we solve it all together, pay more attention to it, we can make the world a better place.
