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Q: Can homeopathy help alcoholism? A: Alcoholism can fall into two separate categories: problem drinking and actual physical dependence on alcohol. Problem drinking is commonly when the alcoholic uses drink to avoid feeling. Alcohol dependence is where the person needs alcohol in order to function. Generally four times as many men than women are affected, however, alcohol use and abuse is quickly on the rise with females and younger adults, even children. Alcoholism tends to run in families, and this is for a couple of reasons. First, there is the physiological dependence alcohol can have on the body. Heredity is involved in almost fifty percent of the risk of becoming an alcoholic. Environment also plays a large role because too often the normal emotional development of a child has not been allowed, due to the constant upheaval caused by the alcoholic's behaviour. There is little stability, and children of alcoholic families can find themselves either taking on too much or too little responsibility, possibly leading to emotional or relationship troubles further on in life. Socially, the family may feel the need to hide the alcoholic's problem, not speaking about it and not asking for help. There is a social stigma attached to alcoholism, which if properly understood, would be treated as a disease and not a result of poor willpower. In active alcoholism, where the patient wants to stop drinking, it is advisable to seek extra support for the patient. When quitting there can be withdrawal symptoms. Delirium tremens (DTs) usually covers the symptom picture of anxiety, confusion, nightmares, and possibly terrors. It is vital to recognize that delirium tremens can be fatal so do not attempt to treat it without medical supervision. Personally I would recommend a rehabilitation centre where trained medical staff is available. Two excellent homeopathic remedies to help addiction are nux vomica and especially avena sativa, which should be used twice daily in 6c potency. The important thing to remember is that it is a process, and treating this disease is rarely straightforward. Nine times out of ten, there is an emotional component that must be addressed in order to fully recover, as hiding the emotions is usually why people problem drink in the first place. © Adrianna Holman Registered Homeopath (RSHom) |
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