alcoholism

Effect on the kidneys | Effect of alcohol – influence on the various organs

Effect on the kidneys Alcohol affects the hormone balance in the kidneys. Alcohol consumption inhibits the production of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH, formerly vasopressin). The hormone is produced in the hypothalamus and fulfils regulatory tasks in the water balance. ADH has an antidiuretic effect. This means that it causes water to be reabsorbed in the … Effect on the kidneys | Effect of alcohol – influence on the various organs

Effect on the oral mucosa | Effect of alcohol – influence on the various organs

Effect on the oral mucosa Some of the alcohol that you ingest goes directly from the oral mucosa into the bloodstream. If alcohol is consumed in larger quantities more frequently, the oral mucosa can increasingly dry out. This makes the oral mucosa vulnerable to long-term attack by germs such as viruses, bacteria and fungi. Alcohol … Effect on the oral mucosa | Effect of alcohol – influence on the various organs

Therapy of an addiction

The most important thing in the therapy of addiction is the motivation or willingness to change of the patient. Without motivation, the disease will never be treated sustainably. The reason why most addicts have so much trouble motivating themselves is due to the difference between positive effects “in the here and now” and the negative … Therapy of an addiction

Prevention of a relapse | Therapy of an addiction

Prevention of a relapse Prevention of relapse:This therapeutic approach also follows different stages. In this stage, situations are identified in which the patient has experienced certain moods in the past that led to consumption. Stage How can dangerous situations be avoided:Often patients with an addiction are in very problematic life situations. For this reason, it … Prevention of a relapse | Therapy of an addiction