What is binge drinking, how dangerous it is, and how to get out of it

Alcohol withdrawal is the abuse of alcohol for a day or more, when a person is intoxicated and signs of intoxication are evident. This period usually lasts from 3 to 10 days and is characteristic of alcoholism. However, it happens that binge drinking lasts for a month or more.

Binge drinking does not always mean that a person suffers from alcoholism. Binge drinking can occur after a holiday or severe stress. A person may be trying to relieve stress in this way.

What is alcohol withdrawal dangerous?

When a person is temporarily drunk, they may drink alcohol for a few days, but when they need to go to work or be sober for another reason, they can easily stop. During a hangover, a person becomes irritable and may have a headache.

Chronic binge drinking is characterized by these signs:

• The person drinks alcohol even when he is already very drunk. He may do until he falls asleep or no longer has control over his body.
• He consumes even low-quality alcohol, a solution of alcohol, and even perfume water or cologne.
• The person's behavior changes drastically. He shows aggression or becomes apathetic, may cry or laugh excessively. He may have hallucinations, panic attacks, and short-term memory loss.
• The person does not want to go to work and do the usual things, stops being interested in loved ones and friends.

In order to process ethanol, the liver produces certain hormones. When there is an excess of alcohol, this organ can't handle the load. Decomposition products accumulate in the blood, lymph and internal organs. As a consequence, symptoms such as:

• Nausea and vomiting - the body gets rid of toxins.
• Digestive function is disturbed. Appetite is lost.
• The pancreas may become inflamed. With repeated binges, this organ can collapse and completely fail.
• Cirrhosis of the liver.
• Edema, as kidney function is disturbed. Also, toxins are actively excreted with urine, washing out minerals. To avoid critical loss of micronutrients, the body may retain water in the body. Lack of sufficient physical activity slows down metabolic processes.
• Chronic insomnia due to overexcitation of the nervous system.
• Cognitive disorders due to the destruction of neurons of the brain. Poor memory, difficulties with learning.
• Damage to the skin, hair and nails.
• The person often gets sick with colds and systemic diseases, the work of the cardiovascular system is disturbed.

How to get out of binge drinking

What you can do yourself to stop binge drinking fast:

• Drink plenty of clean water, you can also drink morsels, tea, juices. However, the best way to get rid of toxins is to drink plain water. So that there is not an excessive loss of minerals, use water with minerals. You can also use supplements in the form of a complex of trace elements.
• Eat dairy products, take bifidobacteria, drink meat broths. These products normalize the microflora and give digestible protein.
• Take B vitamins, natural vitamins C, D.
• Use over-the-counter sedatives. They can also be peppermint teas, water infusion of motherwort.

In the first days after binge drinking, physical activity is contraindicated. Then it is gradually introduced. At first it can be walking in the fresh air. Sport is necessary to speed up the movement of lymph and cleanse the body. It is important to remember: to get out of binge drinking properly, it is necessary to consult a doctor.