Alcohol: The Poison of the Soul - In-depth Analysis of the Scale of Alcoholism, the Mechanism of Ethanol Poisoning, and the Profiles of Four Types of Drinkers

According to the latest estimates, 1% to 4% of adults in Austria are alcoholics. The actual proportion may be between 16% and 24%, highlighting the severity of the problem. The largest group of alcoholics is between the ages of 18 and 59, with a male-to-female ratio of 4:1. This is a major reason for the higher-than-average mortality rate among men, especially young and middle-aged men. In traffic accidents or violent incidents, men are responsible for almost 50% of deaths due to alcohol consumption. Nearly 14% of Viennese people drink alcohol almost daily, with men significantly outnumbering women. Ethanol is a colorless, transparent liquid. Alcohol is a naturally occurring substance in the human body; however, it remains a dangerous drug. When people drink alcohol, the stomach lining absorbs 20% of the alcohol, with the remainder absorbed by the small intestine. After drinking, a very small amount of alcohol is immediately excreted through the kidneys, lungs, and skin, while the majority is broken down by the liver. By body weight, a man's liver can break down 0.1 grams of alcohol per kilogram of body weight per hour. Within 24 hours, a man's liver can only break down a maximum of half a liter of pure alcohol; therefore, each instance of drinking constitutes a mild case of alcohol poisoning. Chronic, long-term, persistent alcoholism damages the heart muscle. Because liver cells must break down 90% of the alcohol, they are the most severely affected. This damage is primarily manifested as fat deposition in liver cells, eventually leading to cirrhosis. From a delaying and inhibitory perspective, alcohol has the most significant impact on the brain. Alcohol primarily damages the cerebral cortex, the brain's intellectual center. Even ordinary amounts of alcohol consumed in casual social situations can significantly impair comprehension, insight, and attention. Alcohol also affects short-term memory; upon sobering up, individuals often have no recollection of their actions while intoxicated. Alcohol dulls the senses and promotes sleep; this pleasant and relaxed effect is the main culprit behind many people's psychological dependence on alcohol. Alcohol can also lead to physical dependence; to achieve the desired effect, larger doses must be taken, and withdrawal symptoms occur when the dosage is reduced. Medically, drinkers are classified into several categories. Type C drinkers are alcohol addicts. They crave alcohol and often drink secretly. These individuals use alcoholism to escape reality, attempting to expel problems from their consciousness. When drunk, they often release pent-up frustrations, sometimes arguing, losing their temper, or even becoming violent. Type A drinkers are relaxation drinkers; they drink only in social situations to relax or change their mood. Type D drinkers are characterized by maintaining a consistent alcohol intake over a long period; their bodies have a high tolerance for alcohol, and they may not show signs of intoxication even after heavy drinking. Type B drinkers and mixed drinkers drink daily and excessively, making them prone to various health problems and developing addiction. Alcohol shortens lifespan by 10-15 years. Alcohol not only directly damages the liver (alcoholic fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis) but also directly causes liver cell death due to its toxic effects.

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