Everyone suffers if there is a person who drinks alcohol in the family. We are not talking about those who drink on holidays or occasionally, the conversation is about alcoholics. Not only do they not allow their families and friends to live a normal life during binge, they also make them worry with them "offspring" from alcohol. After all, everything happens before their eyes, and it is impossible to watch indifferently how a loved one is tormented, even an alcoholic.
Stages of alcohol dependence
First, let's talk about the stages of alcohol dependence. According to the observations of experts, they can be conditionally divided into three stages.
- The first stage is the periodic use of spirits, turning into systematic drunkenness, where the amount of alcohol consumed increases. This "mode" leads to an increase in the duration of feasts, and in the future to addiction.
- The second stage - a hangover is added to all of the above. The next day, in order to remove unpleasant symptoms, a person is applied to a new dose of alcohol.
- The third stage - you do not need a lot of alcohol in order to feel happy. Man loses himself as a person. Here you can’t do without treatment with the use of medicines. In addition, a psychological effect is necessary. Usually at this stage, relatives abandon the idea of saving a person from addiction. But the struggle must continue. There are many examples when alcoholics returned to normal. The main thing is not to leave a person alone with his problem. We will try together to find the answer to the question of how to remove a hangover syndrome.
What is a "fuss"
In simple terms, it is a poisoning of the human body by the decay products of alcoholic beverages. The smokers are most affected by this period. The effect of alcohol is enhanced by nicotine.
The main features of the "otodnyak" include:
- headache;
- swelling of the face;
- high blood pressure;
- feeling of thirst and weakness;
- lack of performance;
- cramping and pain in the abdomen;
- impaired coordination of movements;
- failure of the gastrointestinal tract;
- hand shake.
"Dodgers" from alcohol are often accompanied by psychological signs: depression, insomnia or drowsiness, feelings of remorse, fear, anxiety. Mental health problems are also sometimes observed.
An alcoholic in the period of getting out of hard drinking becomes very gullible. He believes every word of the people around him. It promises a lot, but does not always fulfill. Not for nothing that a strong love of alcohol is called a disease.
Chronic alcoholism
A little later, the conversation will be about a hangover, at the moment we will find out what the withdrawal syndrome is in chronic alcoholism. This is the body's reaction to the constant use of alcohol. It is accompanied by mental, somatic and neurological disorders. The presence of these disorders suggests that a person has developed a dependence on alcohol and he needs special treatment.
What is the difference between a hangover and withdrawal?
At the first, the following symptoms are observed:
- headache;
- nausea;
- shaking hands with a hangover.
All these symptoms go away after a few hours.
Withdrawal syndrome is diagnosed in the second stage of alcoholism. During this period, the cardiovascular system and the nervous system malfunction.
Symptoms of this condition are as follows:
- Lost coordination of movements.
- Persistent dizziness.
- Lack of appetite.
- Depression, depression.
- Psychosis and anxiety.
At various stages, the withdrawal syndrome in a chronic alcoholic has different symptoms.
- A condition without complications is characterized by a desire to drink alcohol; tremor of hands and eyelids is observed. Palpitations, headache, depression and apathy appear.
- If seizures are added to all of the above symptoms, then withdrawal symptoms with convulsive seizures are diagnosed.
- A condition in which there is a mental disorder with impaired consciousness (the appearance of hallucinations, delusions and other somatic disorders) is called withdrawal syndrome with delirium.
Who suffers the most from a hangover
Any dose of alcohol poisons a person. Once in his body, ethanol is oxidized and acetaldehyde is converted. In the liver, under the influence of certain substances, it is transformed into harmless acetic acid. The next step is the acid decomposes into water and carbon dioxide. The faster this process occurs, the person is more resistant to strong drinks.
The state of a hangover depends on:
- Age . Older people are more likely to experience hangover. Their body fights intoxication worse.
- Tobacco use. Fans of smoking, in addition to alcohol poisoning, also get nicotine.
- Eating sugary drinks. Mixing them with alcohol encourages you to drink much more than previously planned.
- Suggestions . If you think in advance about poor health, then it will certainly come.
- Genetics.
- Nutrition . Do not drink alcohol on an empty stomach.
First aid
How does the morning after the “fun” begin ? With a bottle of beer. For some reason, it is believed that it will help, but the opposite is true - it will aggravate the situation. One bottle is not enough.
In order to bring a loved one out of a painful condition, you need to look after him, especially in the first three hours after waking up. In order to help him recover after a stormy feast, it is necessary:
- Free his body from toxic substances.
- To achieve improvement.
- Restore water and salt balance.
To achieve the goal, you should first rinse his gastrointestinal tract. You can offer a bath with aromatic salt and be sure to drink throughout the day.
Sour drinks: fruit drinks, decoctions, mineral water, dairy products and brine will help get rid of the "dried sushi".
Throughout the day, the patient should be monitored. If his condition does not improve, consult a doctor.
Getting rid of a hangover: expert advice
Narcologists advise you to act quickly and offer several ways to relieve a hangover syndrome.
- The shower is contrasting. Immediately after waking up, go to the bathroom. Stand in the shower and sharply switch hot water to cold water and vice versa. Try not to burn yourself.
- Drink water in small portions throughout the day. Every half hour - a glass of water. Remember: tea, coffee, carbonated drinks are prohibited.
- Helps to improve the condition (relieve headache, fever, vomiting, nausea) peppermint infusion. A glass of clean water needs twenty drops of this product. You can replace mint with ammonia. In this case, two hundred and fifty grams of water needs five drops of the drug.
- Bad with a hangover - potassium permanganate will help. Dilute it in water to a pale pink tint. The main thing is that all crystals are dissolved. You need to drink up to 1.5 liters and induce vomiting.
- Do not forget about citrus fruits . They are a source of vitamin C. In addition, they help cleanse the intestines.
- Fresh or frozen berries of lingonberries, cranberries, currants will relieve intoxication. At least three tablespoons should be eaten.
- If vomiting from a hangover suffers, then cinnamon diluted in boiling water will help to cope with it. No more than one glass is drunk at a time.
Eat only food that is easily digested, and preferably in small portions.
Body recovery
There are people who believe that alcohol can easily be removed from the body. Well, if they succeed. But the opinion of narcologists is the opposite of this statement.
With prolonged use of alcoholic beverages or drinking them in large quantities, a hangover can be very difficult. Narcologists say that this period can last up to two weeks.
- Depression and irritability accompany the lover to drink up to five days.
- Puffiness of the face lasts forty-eight hours. If the "sweep" dragged on, then this condition can persist for several months. The reason for this is a violation of the kidneys and protein metabolism.
- Swelling of the legs just does not disappear. This symptom indicates heart failure and alcoholic cardiomyopathy. In this case, you can not do without medical assistance.
So, before reaching for a glass, think about what lies ahead.
Specialists help
If the “feast” lasted more than seven days, then what follows cannot be called a light hangover. In this case, the help of professionals can not do without. The best way is to go to a drug treatment clinic and stay in it for several days. During this period, they will cleanse the body of alcohol and its decay products, make up for the loss of fluid and nutrients. Vitamins and minerals are administered intravenously to the patient.
To restore the acid-base balance, many-hour droppers are placed. Treatment is carried out under the supervision of a doctor. In a few days, a person can return to normal.
But not everyone wants to go to the clinic. Most often, the "waste" of alcohol occurs at home. A dropper is placed at home. For these purposes, medical workers use saline, trace elements and vitamins. In addition, antidepressants, sedatives and drugs that protect the liver and kidneys are used.
Medical preparations to help
Traditional medicine often comes to the aid of lovers of alcohol. But it takes a long time to wait for the effect of taking one or another remedy. But a person is ill, and sometimes he needs instant help. In this case, hangover pills will help. The most effective of them will quickly save a suffering person from:
- headache;
- weakness and tremor of the hands;
- pressure and malfunction of not only the cardiovascular system, but also the gastrointestinal tract.
Before you name the drugs for a hangover, we list their pros and cons.
First about the positive points:
- improvement of the patient's condition;
- reduction in symptoms caused by drinking alcohol.
The negative points include the fact that no one knows how this or that drug will affect a person. That's why first read the instructions, and only then use the drug. If he brought you relief or, conversely, made you feel worse, seek medical attention immediately.
Which pills are the best
Probably, it is impossible to give a definite answer to this question. Each person is special, and therefore, the approach to his treatment should be individual.
But still there are "common" pills for a hangover. The most effective are:
Zorex . Their composition: unitinol, calcium pantothenate. The drug removes alcohol from the body, protects the liver, has a detoxifying effect. Application - one capsule at bedtime.
Alka-Seltzer - Effervescent Tablets. They contain acetylsalicylic acid, citric acid, sodium bicarbonate. They help to save from headaches and heartburn. It is recommended to take no more than eight tablets per day.
"Antipohmelin". It consists of succinic, ascorbic, glutamic and fumaric acids, as well as glucose. This drug quickly removes all unpleasant symptoms. It is best to take it before a feast, washed down with water or juice.
- "Anti-aircraft gun". Herbal preparation, which includes grape extract, chicory, medicinal emblica and other ingredients. It is in demand, as it has a small number of side effects. Quickly removes alcohol from the body, improves the condition. Two capsules are taken half an hour before drinking. The same amount of the drug is taken before bedtime. This drug is used in the treatment of alcoholism.
Let's talk a little more about the drug "Alka-Seltzer."
Alka-Seltzer
It refers to effervescent tablets, which, in turn, quickly dissolve and are absorbed into the stomach, then into the bloodstream and less irritate the mucous membrane of this organ. The composition of the medicine for a hangover includes aspirin, baking soda, citric acid.
- Aspirin has an analgesic and antiplatelet effect.
- Baking soda neutralizes hydrochloric acid and reduces the harm that aspirin does to the stomach. Helps increase the absorption rate of the drug.
- Citric acid helps to process toxic substances formed during the breakdown of alcohol.
Effervescent tablets are taken regardless of food intake. You can use them no more than a week. Do not drink this medicine for people with:
- sick kidneys;
- chronic stomach disease;
- bronchial asthma;
- frequent bleeding.
Allergy sufferers should also not take Alka-Seltzer. The price of the drug ranges from two hundred ninety to four hundred and ten rubles.
Restoring the liver
All human organs suffer from alcohol, but it is the liver that causes serious harm. In order to return it to its normal state, it will take several years. The recovery process takes place in several stages.
Not all organ cells die. Some of them are capable of performing their functions. It is them that can be "brought back to life." At this stage, the following drugs are used to restore the liver after alcohol: Essliver, Phosphogliv, Essential Forte N.
Medicines contain phospholipids that penetrate the cell and begin to restore it.
At the second stage, cell regeneration occurs. During this period, you should follow a diet and take the following drugs: DI Guard nano, "Dipana". They promote cell regeneration.
The third stage is characterized by an increase in the size of existing liver cells. They cover damaged areas until new cells appear. Thanks to this process, liver function is maintained. During this period, strengthening drugs are prescribed, such as: Coopers Neo.
At the fourth stage, the dead cells are replaced by connective tissue. Prescribed drugs that help cleanse the liver of toxins: "Heptor", "Heptral", "Hepa-Merz".
At all four stages, treatment is carried out under the supervision of a doctor. Medications are taken only as directed by a specialist.
The duration of the "waste"
This question is of interest to many, but the exact answer is difficult to find. This period depends on the duration of continuous drinking. The more a person is in a “fun” state, the more difficult it will be for him to get out of it. Decay products and ethyl alcohol are not so easily removed from the blood. Acetaldehyde is a very powerful poison. It is he who provokes the symptoms of withdrawal syndrome. Hanging, an alcoholic weakens the effect of this substance. That's why it gets a little better for a short time.
What determines the period of alcohol in the blood?
- Body mass. The larger it is, the faster the blood is cleansed.
- Paul In women, ethanol is excreted much longer.
- The amount of alcohol that has been drunk. The longer the binge lasted, the longer harmful substances will be removed from the body. This period can reach two weeks.
- The strength of alcohol. The higher it is, the more time it will take to remove ethyl alcohol.
- Human health. The rate of disposal of toxic substances depends on the condition of the liver, lungs, genitourinary system, sweat glands.
From the foregoing, we can conclude: the shorter the duration of the binge, the faster a person can get out of it.
Advice for those who save
As you can see, the "outcasts" from alcohol make people suffer. Fans of alcohol during this period are irritable and behave aggressively. Those who are trying to bring them to life have a hard time. Any attempt to take the bottle away may cause inappropriate behavior. An alcoholic can begin to insult and even act physically. "Rescuers" should behave very calmly, do not select alcohol. Never throw the bottle or pour out its contents. With this behavior, you will only anger the person. Try to reach out to him by persuasion. He will gradually absorb your words like a sponge and eventually decide that these are his thoughts. This psychological trick can make him give up alcohol.
The main thing is to be patient and try to prove to your dear person that the "green serpent" is a danger. No one gives a 100% guarantee that this method will help, but it's worth a try.
Prevention
Preventing the disease is easier than curing it later. Post-toxic alcohol syndrome is no exception. Prevention of it is much simpler and more affordable than recovery from a feast.
- Stop drinking alcohol. This is the most reliable prophylactic.
- Limit the amount of liquor. One glass can be stretched for the whole evening.
- Always start a feast with food, not alcohol.
Always control yourself and know the rate that is comfortable for you. Do not give in to the entreaties of relatives and friends. Remember, you will be responsible for your behavior!
An alcoholic is always sure that he can easily and without problems stop drinking. But this opinion is erroneous, especially if the binge was long. And in this case ordinary tablets, even Alka-Seltzer, will not help. Their price is high, but if a person himself does not want to get rid of the disease, then they are powerless. Try to control yourself. If pulled "gulnut", then seek help from relatives. They will help to distract from this thought. Indeed, the attention of dear people is very valuable, and their love will help to overcome all obstacles.
And it is worth remembering that most of all from your drunkenness, your relatives suffer. Have pity on them, for life is given once! Do not scatter it.