Clinical pharmacologist Leila Hannbeck and Julie Symes, medical officers at Alcohol Change UK (the British alcoholism charity) said According to the Daily Mail, quitting alcohol suddenly can lead to deterioration of physical and mental health.
Hannbeck explained that in severe cases of alcohol addiction, withdrawal can cause nausea and vomiting, tremors, insomnia, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, depression and hallucinations. Complete abstinence from alcohol is harmful, especially after binge drinking has ended.
This is because alcohol acts as a depressant and reduces the activity of the nervous system. Abruptly stopping such exposure may be harmful to physical and mental health. Symes explained that symptoms of alcohol addiction include the inability to stop after two drinks, a feeling of loss of control over behavior while drinking, and an awareness of the negative impact this has on health, mental state and social life.
Dr. Quitting alcohol may be the first step to feeling better, Hannbeck said. However, it will be more effective and safer to start a healthy lifestyle under the guidance of a narcologist. You can also support charities that help people who abuse alcohol.
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