Alcoholism. Treatment at home, withdrawal from hard drinking with folk remedies without the knowledge of the patient, drugs, coding

Alcoholism is a painful disorder, which develops with prolonged abuse of alcohol. The patient develops not only a physical dependence on alcohol, which is manifested by a hangover syndrome, but also a psychoemotional one.

Under the influence of alcohol, all organs suffer, the pathology becomes chronic. To preserve the health of a person, relatives try to use different methods of treatment at home.

Stages and degrees

The disease occurs in 3 stages:

1. The person has an increased craving for alcoholic beverages.. It increases under the influence of adverse factors, stress. If alcohol intake at such moments is not possible, the person will eventually calm down, and the need to drink will not bother him until a critical situation arises again.
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2. At this stage, the gag reflex decreases when drinking alcohol. A person suffers from bouts of aggression, becomes irritable and forgetful. But the use of alcohol is not systematic, the patient may have binges, which alternate with periods of sobriety. The patient does not admit that he has a problem, tries to somehow justify the addiction or blame other people for it. Doses of alcohol become more and more, and control is lost after the person drinks the first dose. Abrupt refusal from alcohol leads to withdrawal symptoms. The patient suffers from pressure surges, vomiting, sleep disturbances and trembling hands.
3. At this stage, the resistance to alcoholic beverages is significantly reduced. To get drunk, the patient needs to drink a minimum amount of alcohol. But if he continues to use it, the state will not change, which leads to the development of an uncontrolled craving for alcoholic beverages. At the same time, binges become more prolonged, and a sharp refusal can cause delirium. Patients quickly degrade, the work of internal organs is disrupted.

Alcoholism (treatment at home should be started as early as possible) has another stage that precedes those described above. This is the prodrome stage when a person does not yet experience an irresistible craving for alcohol, but systematically uses it. At this stage, you can easily and without much suffering give up alcohol and return to a sober lifestyle.

Symptoms

The appearance of a person suffering from alcoholism changes under the influence of ethyl alcohol, which is a universal solvent that can quickly penetrate the tissues of the body. At the first stage of the development of pathology, the changes are still poorly expressed.

You can recognize an alcoholic by:

• slight swelling, which is usually mistaken for a sign of a cold;
• dark circles and bags under the eyes, similar to those that occur with severe fatigue and lack of sleep.

The patient tries to hide such manifestations, but over time it becomes more and more difficult. Even during periods of sobriety, an allergic rash on the face and skin diseases are possible.

At the second stage, the changes become even more pronounced:

• the patient is greatly gaining weight or losing weight due to a violation of metabolic processes;
• the skin of the face acquires a yellowish-gray color due to liver damage by toxic substances;
• the body swells as the kidneys are no longer able to excrete excess fluid. At the same time, the skin is overdried, flakes off and takes on an unnatural color.

Indirect signs of alcoholism are unwillingness to take care of oneself, to perform hygienic procedures, untidiness and slovenliness.

Alcoholism (home treatment becomes more difficult over time) at the final stage manifests itself in mental and physiological changes.

In a sick person:

• the nose acquires a burgundy-red hue, the vascular network on the face becomes more pronounced, since the half-life products of alcohol lead to thinning and damage to the walls of blood vessels. Skin rashes appear as a result of the accumulation of toxins and toxins;
• the skin dries up and flakes, hair splits, nails break;
• hands are shaking even outside the binge period;
• the face swells strongly, bags are observed under the eyes;
• the gaze becomes shifting;
• facial expressions are transformed, resulting in neurological changes. For those who drink heavily, the "mask of an alcoholic" is characteristic, which is characterized by relaxed muscles of the mouth, deep nasolabial folds, constantly tense forehead;
• coordination of movement is disturbed, the gait becomes uncertain and staggering.

At this stage, a person is removed from the world around him, it is very difficult to save him.

Causes

Most often, alcoholism develops under the influence of such factors:

• hereditary. The risk of pathology in children whose parents suffered from alcoholism increases by about 50%. A significant influence is exerted by the abuse of alcohol by a woman while carrying a child. Such children are already born addicted, and in adulthood, having tried alcohol, most often they cannot stop;
• psychological. The likelihood of developing the disease increases in those who are prone to depression, suffer from low self-esteem, increased anxiety, dissatisfied with themselves and their actions;
• social. The habits of the family, environment, alcoholic traditions of society become the cause of addiction.

How to get out of the binge

A person who is addicted to alcohol usually does not recognize himself as sick and does not see the problem, causing harm to his own health. Binge drinking is a sign of an advanced stage of the disease. It is necessary to start treatment immediately, since addiction is already reflected in the patient's personal life, relationships, and career.

Unbeknownst to the patient

It is difficult to stop the binge so that the patient does not know about it, but really with a competent and skillful approach. For this purpose, some folk remedies are used, which cause the gag reflex when drinking alcohol, for example:

• dung mushroom. It is a safe remedy, but it is a great way to get rid of alcohol cravings. Mushrooms are prepared in any convenient way (boiled, fried), given to the patient. It is important not to combine them with alcoholic beverages, as this can lead to poisoning. One portion of the product lasts 2-3 days, while a person develops nausea and vomiting when trying to drink alcohol;
• forest bug. An unusual, but effective method that causes aversion to alcohol. Such insects have a pungent specific odor. It is recommended to fill them with vodka and insist for several days, then give the patient a drink. After that, the craving for alcohol will disappear for a long time;
• special vodka. The method is also quite extravagant, but effective. To prepare the remedy, you need to hang an open bottle of alcohol in an outdoor toilet and leave it there for 14 days. Alcohol soaked in vapors should be mixed with ordinary vodka (100 ml) and given to the patient. The drug causes indomitable vomiting, after which, at the subconscious level, a person will develop an aversion to alcohol.

If the patient wishes

Alcoholism (treatment at home and its success depends on the attitude of close people) cannot be defeated without the patients' awareness of their problem. In order for an alcoholic to think about therapy, it is not necessary to cover up his actions, pay off debts, and justify to relatives and friends.

He must understand that he will have to answer himself. It is necessary to conduct a conversation with the patient during his period of sobriety, but not blaming, but simply expressing concern and providing the facts of his behavior that poison the life of everyone around. The person needs to be offered treatment and, having received his consent, to start getting out of the binge.

To do this, at home, use the following tools:

• ammonia solution (for 1 st. water 3-4 drops of the product). It is given to the patient when he is a little sober. The remedy is contraindicated in people with heart disease;
• cool shower. If the patient is not able to carry out the procedure on his own, you need to invite him to sit in the bathroom and water with water for a quarter of an hour. After that, you need to fill the bathroom with water at room temperature and leave the person in it for another 20 minutes, watching so that he does not drown.

After that, you need to remove from the body the toxic substances formed after the breakdown of alcohol. The patient's stomach should be flushed by giving him 1 liter of water with soda dissolved in it (1 tsp. l.) and salt (1 tsp. l.). Then you need to provoke vomiting with two fingers. You can also use an enema to cleanse the body (1 tbsp. l. honey for 1.5 liters of water).

Further, the patient is advised to drink soothing infusions of mint, lemon balm, chamomile to reduce irritability and nervousness. You should also stick to a diet to replenish nutritional deficiencies and gain strength. Useful is the use of thick meat broths, sour cabbage soup.

If the binge is not prolonged, and the patient does not suffer from chronic alcoholism, the use of:

• sleeping green tea. If you take the remedy for several months, then you can achieve a complete cleansing of the body. Tea (1 tsp. l.) is added to any dishes;
• cabbage pickle. A person should take a glass of funds daily. The course of treatment is 1 month. This liquid helps to stabilize the condition and reduces the craving for alcohol.

In addition, it is recommended to remember some rules:

• it is impossible to independently prescribe medication to the patient. Only a specialist should be involved in the selection of drugs;
• you can not give a hangover with alcohol. It is better to give a person to drink plenty of fluids (juices, fruit drinks, pickles). It is also not recommended to use energy drinks, even coffee and tea are prohibited;
• the patient should be provided with bed rest. Excessive physical activity can only harm.

Treatment methods

Treatment can be done on an emergency or routine basis. Severe cases require drug therapy in order to cleanse the body and form an aversion to alcohol.

Medications

Without the recommendation of a doctor, it is forbidden to give a patient with alcoholism serious medications. The consequences of combining medications with alcoholic beverages can be unpredictable. All drugs have their own contraindications, it is dangerous to use them for treatment at home. In addition, the wrong dosage can even cause death.

But there are also safe remedies that can be used to get a person out of the binge:

• Corvalol. The drug has a calming effect. You should take 25 ml of the product 4 times a day (from 27 rubles);
• Regidron. The medicine is used to replenish the water-electrolyte balance in the body. One package of the product must be dissolved in 1 liter of water and consumed during the day (from 19 rubles);
• Alka-Seltzer. This is an anti-hangover drug that is used after being dissolved in a glass of water. Single dose - 1-3 tablets. You can take no more than 9 tablets per day (from 357 rubles).

Drugs that a doctor may recommend for the treatment of alcoholism:

Name	Group	Description	Application features	Price
Tiaprid	Antipsychotics	The tool has antipsychotic effect, reduces the level of aggression.	The optimal dosage regimen is determined by the doctor. If the patient's condition allows, therapy is started with the minimum doses of the drug.	From 719 rub.
Clonidine	Alpha adrenergic agonists	Reduces the manifestations of withdrawal symptoms (hand tremor, tachycardia, sweating).	The dosage and course of therapy are selected by a specialist. Most often, it is recommended to take 0.075 mg up to 4 times daily before meals. Injection treatment is carried out only in a hospital setting.	From 37 rubles.
Antabuse	Means for correcting disorders in alcoholism, substance abuse and drug addiction	It has an anti-alcohol effect, promotes nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, a sharp drop in blood pressure after drinking, which leads to a decrease in craving for alcohol.	The therapy regimen is selected individually. The tablet is dissolved in water before taking. A single dose is 200-500 mg. It is recommended to take the medicine 1-2 per day.	From 2400 rub.

Traditional methods

At home, to reduce cravings for alcohol, cleanse the body and reduce the harmful effects of alcohol, it is recommended use plants with a diuretic (burdock, wormwood, bearberry) and choleretic (elecampane, nettle, marigold, tansy, wild rose) action.

Will be useful:

• infusion of thyme. To prepare the remedy, 3 tbsp. l. a dry plant is poured with a glass of boiling water, insisted for 50 minutes. After that, filter, cool and give the patient 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day;
• herbal syrup. This remedy also helps to relieve severe stomach and liver pains caused by alcohol abuse. To prepare the medicine, tansy (80 g) and yarrow (2 tbsp. l.) pour 2 liters of water, bring to a boil and remove from heat. After 5 hours, the actions are repeated, then the agent is filtered and 4 tbsp is added to it. l. honey and 6 tbsp. l. granulated sugar. Put the liquid on the fire again and, after boiling, cook for 5 minutes. The patient is given 1 tbsp. l. the drug in the morning and evening. The course of therapy is 9 weeks, after a month's break, the therapy is repeated.

Sour apples also reduce cravings for alcoholic beverages. It is recommended to consume up to 1 kg of fruit per day.

Coding

Alcoholism (home treatment does not always give the desired effect) can be defeated using coding. It can only be applied after the patient gives written consent to this. This procedure is recommended in case of hard drinking and in the last stages of pathology.

First of all, the patient is carefully examined, since coding has its own contraindications, which include:

• mental illness;
• hypertension;
• severe diseases of the urinary system;
• thyroid disease;
• epilepsy;
• suffered a stroke;
• hepatitis, cirrhosis in the acute stage;
• period of bearing the child.

In case of hard drinking, coding is possible only after the body has been completely cleansed of toxins. The patient is not allowed to take alcohol for about 2-3 weeks. After that, procedures are carried out that are programmed to abstain from alcohol for a certain period. Further, they carry out rehabilitation measures to strengthen the human psyche and prevent breakdowns.

The most common is drug coding.

For this purpose, drugs are used with the following active ingredients:

• naltrexone. Funds with such a component in the composition block the opioid receptors in the brain, which leads to the absence of a state of euphoria after drinking;
• disulifiram. Such drugs block the action of enzymes that neutralize toxic substances. The result is a pronounced intoxication even when taking the minimum dose of alcohol.

The funds are available in various forms:

• implants. Valid for 6-12 months, removed if necessary;
• injection. Retains its effectiveness for up to a year, is neutralized by taking an antidote;
• pills. They should be taken on an ongoing basis, as the effect lasts 1-2 days.

The price of coding with medicines, depending on the drug, its form and duration of treatment, is from 4 thousand. rub. up to 15 thousand rub.

Severe stages of alcoholism are treated with combined coding with medication and hypnosis. The action lasts 5-7 years.

In this case, the patient has associations between drinking and unpleasant consequences, which reduces the craving for alcohol. They use traditional techniques based on direct suggestion, or Ericksonian hypnosis, which involves indirect suggestion in the process of dialogue with the patient.

Before coding, you should stop taking alcoholic beverages for a week. The session itself lasts about 3 hours.

It is contraindicated to resort to hypnosis when:

• traumatic brain injury;
• convulsive syndrome;
• chronic withdrawal symptoms;
• arrhythmias;
• in old age.

The price of hypnosis is about $ 20,000. rub.

Other methods

If the addiction to alcohol provoked internal problems, it is recommended to seek the help of a psychologist. Typically, this type of therapy is used in conjunction with other activities. Working with a specialist can be lengthy - about a year. The goal is to normalize the patient's internal state, which will reduce the need for alcohol intake.

Acupuncture is an effective method. By influencing acupuncture points, they achieve a decrease in dependence on alcoholic beverages. Also, in the course of treatment, violations in the work of various organs and systems are eliminated. The procedure takes place in a pleasant atmosphere accompanied by calm music, which promotes the production of endorphins. The duration of the session is from 20 to 40 minutes.

The method is especially effective for patients suffering from psychosis, sleep disorders, excessive emotionality. Most often, the method is used at the final stage of therapy to prevent breakdowns.

In advanced cases, treatment can be carried out in a hospital setting. First of all, doctors will remove the hangover syndrome, take measures that will eliminate intoxication. Further actions are aimed at returning a person to normal life and achieving a complete rejection of alcohol.

Possible complications

A person who is addicted to alcohol undergoes a change in values, interests, social circle, not only after taking alcohol, but also during periods of sobriety. Anxiety, depressive states, psychosis occur, suicide attempts are possible.

Not only the psyche suffers, but also the internal organs. The patient has an increased risk of developing:

• pancreatitis. Experts say that in 80% of cases, this pathology occurs against the background of alcoholism;
• exhaustion. Under the influence of alcohol, the patient has a constant feeling of euphoria, and at the same time the appetite disappears;
• oncological diseases. Most often, the liver suffers. It is also possible damage to the pancreas. Often, alcoholics develop malignant processes in the rectum, prostate, larynx and esophagus.

In addition, people who abuse alcohol are more likely to suffer from:

• peptic ulcer;

  

• diabetes mellitus;
• bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract;
• cardiac pathologies.

Alcoholism is a problem for many modern families. Treatment in a specialized institution is expensive, and not everyone decides to send a loved one there. Therefore, many people prefer to carry out therapy at home.

But in order for the complex of procedures to be effective, it is advisable to consult a doctor before that. It should be borne in mind that in advanced cases, without the help of a qualified specialist, it is unlikely that it will be possible to return a person to normal life.

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