A Different Perspective On Alcoholic Beverages
Many people enjoy drinking alcoholic beverages for many reasons. Some individuals mix different drinks with alcohol because it gives an exquisite taste that a non-alcoholic beverage alone cannot attain. Others appreciate the strong effect it can have on a person. But for lovers of alcohol, it is important to know that one drink has many health benefits proven through the test of time; the beverage - red wine.
Ever since it was invented, red wine has been a great source of phytochemicals that are good for the body. This alcoholic beverage contains a popular chemical known as resveratrol, valued for its antioxidant properties. This substance help strengthen the body’s immune system against damages done by free radicals. It is also a potent chemical that decreases the aging rate of a person while keeping our body healthy with quicker cell regeneration.
People that drink red wine for its beneficial chemicals are known to have a balanced level of blood sugar in their system. The antioxidants it contains also minimize the risk of acquiring various cancers and a chemical known as polyphenol blocks toxic build-up from the brain which causes Alzheimer’s disease. Polyphenols are also known to help prevent cognitive degeneration by reducing the toxicity in existing plaques formed.
Individuals from the past have been drinking red wine ever since it was first discovered to be a drinkable liquid. With the antioxidants it contains and its pure nature, it is much safer to drink compared to regular tap water. Because of that, many households from the past drink red wine instead of water in order to avoid the intake of contaminated liquid. Although the examples provided does not say that red wine is definitely the cure for some diseases, but it is wholly important to know that it plays a healthy role to our body.
Alcoholism
Remember that everything that is being taken too much is bad. Take what is enough and don’t take beyond the limit. An example of taking things more than we need, is illustrated in drinking alcoholic beverages. We know that all excess is bad, and it is the same as drinking plenty of alcohol. In the United States, a survey discovered that there is a growing number of alcohol dependence and abuse.
Alcohol abuse refers to excessive or problematic use of alcohol. It produces one or more of the following effects in the person:
o Failure to fulfill major obligations at work, school, or home
o Legal problems]
Its recurrent use can bring hazard to situations and relationships. There are plenty of interpersonal problem that have been caused by or worsened by drinking.
Alcohol dependence refers to a more serious disorder involving excessive and wrong use. It leads to 3 or more of the following signs:
o Tolerance changes (need for more to achieve desired effect, or achieving the effect with lesser amounts of alcohol)
o Withdrawal symptoms following a reduction or cessation of drinking (such as sweating, rapid pulse, tremors, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, agitation, anxiety, or seizures) or using alcohol to avoid withdrawal symptoms (for example, early morning drinking)
o Drinking more alcohol or drinking over a longer period of time than intended (loss of control)
o Inability to cut down or stop
o Spending a great deal of time drinking or recovering from its effects
o Giving up important social, occupational, or recreational activities
o Continuing to drink despite knowing alcohol use has caused or worsened problems
Alcoholism can be prevented, same as smoking. Don’t start so it won’t get hard to quit. If you do, you would quit life in an early age. Every thing that goes beyond limit is bad.
Different Views of Alcoholism
Alcoholism is very rampant at these times especially on teenagers who started drinking at the age of 11. There are more than 17 millions of American citizens who suffer serious alcohol problems and most of them can not handle on their own.
In Christian point of view, drinking is not prohibited but getting drunk is bad already. I believe this is right because being drunk may lead you to some serious threat in life such as car accident or having a possibility of developing a certain cancer. Not only that, a drunken person can also be a threat in other’s life. You may commit a crime since you don’t have control over your mind and body. Some internal body organs can be damaged too and it may lead to possible birth defects.
In medical view, drinking alcohol can be helpful if moderated. Doctors usually recommend this to a person who suffers anemia. It can also burn fat from the food we eat and it gives serenity as well. Some drink alcohol to forget worries, pressure, stress and other problems. But, what if these negative issues will not go away? It is obvious that this person will become alcoholic and just end up miserable and dependent.
Pay attention if this happens to your loved one. Let them feel how important life is by giving your full support, love and care. The best way of their recovery is bringing them into an alcohol rehab centers. Let the professionals handle this for this is a serious illness.