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Malnutrition and substance abuse conflict

October 12, 2016
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Malnutrition and substance abuse conflict. Digestive complications caused by alcohol addiction are real, the solution is quitting

Malnutrition and substance abuse conflict: The effects of alcohol

There is no doubt that food is very essential for anyone’s life and well-being. This is so because from the food we eat, we are able to get constant supply of the energy we need to keep us a float and to be productive in our daily activities. Nonetheless, when food is not taken in the right way it could also cause certain health complications. But besides that food is very good and rich in nutrients which are the driving forces in the proper functionalities of our bodies. In one of the teaching forums where doctor Dalal Akoury MD who is a veteran expert in addiction was addressing professionals in different health sectors, a question was asked that is malnutrition related to substance abuse?

What is your response to that? This is a very good way to start our discussion and therefore that question is going to form the focus of our discussion with a view of finding out the significance of alcohol addiction in malnutrition. Ideally alcohol addiction and malnutrition are two different elements which must not be allowed to have any relationship let alone one being a victim of either or both. Therefore doctor Akoury is kicking off the discussion with finding out the nutritional status of what we feed on as follows. In the meantime, if you have any concern about drug or alcohol addiction, you can always schedule for an appointment with doctor Akoury for more professional guidance.

Malnutrition and substance abuse conflict: Nutritional status

According to the experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center a facility which was established by doctor Akoury the general observation suggests that many alcoholics in many cases do not actually feed on a well-balanced diet. And besides, excessive alcohol consumption may interfere with these alcoholics’ ability to absorb and use the nutrients they do consume. Accordingly, many alcoholics suffer from various degrees of both primary and secondary malnutrition, where primary malnutrition occurs when alcohol replaces other nutrients in the diet resulting in an overall reduction of nutrient intake. Secondary malnutrition occurs when the drinker consumes adequate nutrients but alcohol interferes with the absorption of those nutrients from the intestine so they are not available to the body.

The most severe malnutrition, which is accompanied by a significant reduction in muscle mass, generally is found in those alcoholics who are hospitalized for medical complications of alcoholism (e.g., alcohol–related liver disease or other organ damage). According to the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center if these patients continue with their drinking habits, the consequence would be that they will lose additional weight; conversely, if they abstain from drinking, they will gain weight. This pattern applies to patients with and without liver disease.

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Digestions complications and alcohol consumption

October 12, 2016
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Digestions complications and alcohol consumption. Take note that alcohol consumption malnutrition contribution is real since alcohol in major content is water and calories

Digestions complications and alcohol consumption: Malnutrition problems

Alcohol consumption, particularly at heavy drinking levels, not only influences the drinker’s diet but also affects the metabolism of those nutrients that are consumed. Thus, even if the user takes in sufficient proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, deficiencies may still develop if those nutrients are not adequately absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood, meaning that they are not broken down properly or are not used effectively by the body’s cells a factor that is likely to cause digestion complications. There are two classes of nutrients for which such problems occur are proteins and vitamins.

Digestions complications and alcohol consumption: Amino acid and proteins

Proteins are essential components of all cells. They help maintain the cell’s structure, transport certain substances in and out of cells, and act as enzymes that mediate almost all biochemical reactions occurring in the cells. Proteins are composed of approximately 20 different building blocks called amino acids. Many of these amino acids can be produced by the body itself from various precursors or are recycled when proteins that are damaged or are no longer needed are broken down or degraded. Other amino acids however, must be acquired through diet. Alcohol can interfere with the uptake of these essential amino acids.

Patients with chronic liver failure also exhibit a number of defects in protein metabolism. These include decreased production of proteins in the liver that are secreted into the blood decreased urea synthesis, and decreased metabolism of a group of amino acids called aromatic amino acids. These defects have important clinical consequences:

Digestions complications and alcohol consumption: Vitamins

Vitamins are molecules that are present in small amounts in various foods and are essential for normal metabolism; insufficient vitamin levels in the body can lead to serious diseases. Alcoholics, even without liver disease, tend to have clinical and/or laboratory signs of deficiencies in certain vitamins, particularly vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B6 (pyridoxine), and C (ascorbic acid), as well as folic acid. The severity of these deficiencies correlates with the amount of alcohol consumed and with the corresponding decrease in vitamin intake.

Digestions complications and alcohol consumption: Individual’s nutrition affects the functions of the liver

Malnutrition, regardless of its causes, can lead to liver damage and impaired liver function. For example, children in underdeveloped countries whose diets do not contain enough protein can develop a disease called kwashiorkor. One symptom of this disorder is the accumulation of fat in the liver, a condition known as fatty liver. Studies performed during and after World War II indicated that severe malnutrition also could lead to liver injury in adults. However, in these cases other factors, including exposure to certain toxins or parasites that are prevalent in war–ravaged or underdeveloped countries, may have exacerbated the relationship between liver injury and poor nutrition.

Doctor Akoury registers that because malnutrition also is common in alcoholics, clinicians initially thought that malnutrition, rather than alcohol itself, was responsible for alcohol–induced liver injury. Over the past decades, however, a more balanced view has evolved. Studies in humans, primates, and rodents have established that alcohol can cause liver damage even in well–nourished people.

In conclusion, doctor Akoury reports that it is becoming clear that nutritional effects and the toxic effects of alcohol often are intertwined at the biochemical level. Like for instance, alcohol induces the MEOS to break down alcohol. Similarly, alcohol promotes the breakdown of nutrients such as vitamin A, of which alcoholics may already consume too little with their diet. Therefore for us to be safe from all these malnutrition, our starting point should be the elimination of drug addiction from our societies and life system and that is where doctor Dalal Akoury a well-respected addiction expert of several decades come in. if this describes your situation, then it is important that you call doctor Akoury today to schedule or an appointment with her for the commencement of your addiction recovery treatment program today.

Digestions complications and alcohol consumption: Malnutrition problems

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Sexual dissatisfaction and substance abuse

October 12, 2016
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Sexual dissatisfaction and substance abuse causes stress in most relationships

Sexual dissatisfaction and substance abuse: The sexual devastations

One of the reasons why people and particularly those in marriages suffer in silence is because of cultural practices surrounding sex and other matters rotating around sexual relationships. Over the years sex was not spoken about for various reasons and this has escalated to even this century where there is a lot of embarrassment in some places. Even though people are now days deviating from the old practices where discussions about sex was almost a taboo, the inferiority that was there then about discussions on sexual matters still live with us. I don’t know what is happening in your community if you’re still not able to talk freely about sex or things have changed, but one very important fact is that there are a lot of frustrations in relationships and families because of sexual dissatisfaction from or by either party. It is regrettable that most relationship that feels the pain most is those whose sexual partners are misusing drugs and alcohol. And because sex is supposed to be enjoyed by the people (male and female) who have mutual agreement to do so there must be no limitations from whatever direction. And having identified alcohol and drugs as some of the impediments to sexual satisfactions, we want to focus our discussion on the association of sexual dissatisfaction with addiction.

Sexual dissatisfaction and substance abuse: Effects of alcohol and drug abuse

Sex is supposed to be enjoyed by the people who have mutually agreed to have it done. The feelings must be mutual and the parties to it must be sober and in good state of mind for the action. Much as these are supposed to be the primary procedures quite often many people are going into sex intoxicated with alcohol and drugs beating the whole essence of mutual understanding begging the question as to whether in such circumstances sex will be fulfilling or not. And in addiction to that both the print and electronic media have reported on drugs, sex and rock and roll to appear to be attractive and glamorous yet addiction is fatal and can take serious tall on people’s sexual health.

In many cases says doctor Dalal Akoury MD, sexual dysfunction or promiscuity will drive people to self-medicate with alcohol, across the counter prescription drugs, and other dangerous substances. Addicts who complete drug rehab are also prone to developing new addictions to sex and unhealthy relationships which is hazardous to the society. Coupled with all these reasons, it is very important that we take time to address the issues surrounding sexual relations and drug addiction explicitly so that anyone who is struggling with an addiction can benefit through professional treatment that delivers total recovery and a more fulfilling life thereafter. We will certainly continue with this discussion in our subsequent articles but in the meantime, if you have any concern about your sexual life and substance abuse, you may want to consult with doctor Dalal Akoury MD and her team of experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center.

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Denying the frustrations of drinking problem

October 12, 2016
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Denying the frustrations of drinking problem are common

Denying the frustrations of drinking problem: Alcoholism

Whereas alcohol consumption is not considered an illicit substance in all societies, the frustrations of drinking problems and denial by alcohol consumers is becoming an impediment in the effort of alcohol addiction management. According to the experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury’s care, denial is one of the biggest obstacles when it comes to getting help for alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Professionally it has been established that the desire to drink is so strong that the mind finds many ways to rationalize drinking, even when the consequences are obvious. By keeping you from looking honestly at your behavior and its negative effects, denial also exacerbates alcohol-related problems with work, finances, and relationships. When an addict is in denial, treatment becomes very difficult and that is why before any treatment can be administered, it is always very vital that the patients gets to acknowledge the existence of the problem and be willing to be helped fix the problem. Doctor Akoury is pointing out at certain pointers that allude to the fact that one is in denial as we progressed into the discussion as follows:

Denying the frustrations of drinking problem: If you have a drinking problem you may deny it by

  • Extremely underestimating how much you drink
  • Downplaying and underrating the negative consequences of your drinking to your health and that of your loved ones
  • Complaining that family and friends are exaggerating the problem
  • Blaming your drinking or drinking-related problems on others

When it comes to denial, users will always have a host of reason to validate their position of drinking. But will this change the facts about their drinking habits? Certainly not and just take a close look around you and you will notice that our surrounding offers a lot more elements to pass the blame on. It will not surprise you to have an addicted alcoholic refusing to acknowledge the fact that they have a problem by blaming it on their ‘unfair and un-accommodative boss’ for trouble at work or the married men passing it on their ‘nagging wife’ for your marital issues. These are common grounds for denial says doctor Dalal Akoury.

Instead of them looking at the real problem which is their drinking habit as a contributing factor to the problem, they would rather lean on someone or something. Doctor Akoury is confirming that while elements like work environment, relationship, and financial stresses do happen to everyone, an overall pattern of deterioration and blaming others may be a sign of serious trouble and should not be overlooked. Therefore if you find yourself rationalizing your drinking habits, lying about them, or refusing to discuss the subject, it is very important that you take a moment to consider why you’re being so defensive. Remember that if you truly believe that you don’t have a problem, there should be no reason for you to cover up your drinking or make excuses says doctor Akoury. However if you do have a problem, then wait no time and schedule for an appointment with doctor Akoury now for help.

Denying the frustrations of drinking problem: Alcoholism

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Alcoholism myths and drinking frustration

October 12, 2016
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Alcoholism myths and drinking frustration are real and the sooner your stop the better

Alcoholism myths and drinking frustrations: Denial

Many people are suffering because of alcoholism myths and concoctions. With the help of doctor Dalal Akoury MD and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, we are going to be sharing with you some of the alcoholism myths and concoctions so that you can make the right decisions in the treatment approach you choose. There are so many myths around drinking and we are going to share with you just but a few as follows:

Alcoholism myths and drinking frustrations: I can stop drinking anytime I want to

How I wish that this was true but more likely, you can’t but the bottom line is that this is yet another excuse to keep drinking. The truth is you don’t want to stop. By telling yourself that you can quit makes you feel in control, despite all evidence to the contrary and no matter the damage its doing.

My drinking is my problem. I’m the one it hurts, so no one has the right to tell me to stop

Doctor Akoury agrees with you that it’s true that the decision to quit drinking is up to you. But the truth is you are deceiving yourself if you think that your drinking hurts no one else but you. Alcoholism affects everyone around you and especially the people closest to you. Your problem is their problem.

I don’t drink every day, so I can’t be an alcoholic OR I only drink wine or beer, so I can’t be an alcoholic – Remember that alcoholism is NOT defined by what you drink, when you drink it, or even how much you drink. It’s all about the EFFECTS of your drinking that define a problem. Therefore if your drinking is causing problems in your home or work life, you have a drinking problem it therefore means that whether you drink daily or only on the weekends, down shots of tequila or stick to wine, drink three bottles of beers a day or three bottles of whiskey if they produce the negative effects then you have a problem which needs to be fixed.

I’m not an alcoholic because I have a job and I’m doing okay – You don’t have to be homeless and drinking out of a brown paper bag to be an alcoholic. Many alcoholics are able to hold down jobs, get through school, and provide for their families. Some are even able to excel. But just because you’re a high-functioning alcoholic doesn’t mean you’re not putting yourself or others in danger. Over time, the effects will catch up with you.

Drinking is not a “real” addiction like drug abuse – Alcohol is a drug, and alcoholism is every bit as damaging as drug addiction. Alcohol addiction causes changes in the body and brain, and long-term alcohol abuse can have devastating effects on your health, your career and your relationships. Alcoholics go through physical withdrawal when they stop drinking, just like drug users do when they quit.

Finally thought not an illicit drug, alcohol is a killer substance. The little controls put by different authorities are very inconsequential when it comes to the real damages associated with alcohol abuse. We have discussed a lot but take note, your health must come first and not the little pleasure you get when taking alcohol with your friends. Experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury care illustrates this with the wise say that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Therefore you can either begin the journey of destruction by taking the first sip or start the recovery journey by acknowledging that you have a problem that needs to be fixed and then call doctor Akoury to schedule for an appointment with her for the commencement of your recovery journey.

Alcoholism myths and drinking frustrations: Denial

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