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What exactly is pathological intoxication?
In extreme situations, any – even small – amount of alcohol can result in triggering atypical reactions. This is a pathological state – that is, unnatural, pathological, in which hyperactivity to alcohol can be observed in a given person. It's worth adding at the same time that one shot of pure vodka will not lead to a state of insanity in most people – however, in some drinkers in extreme cases it can trigger pathological intoxication.Normal or pathological intoxication? Differences
Normal alcohol intoxication is a so-called transient state of consciousness disorder and typical cognitive functions, perception, moods, and – of course – behavior.Phases of alcohol intoxication
In theory, normal alcohol intoxication can be divided into three phases, often dependent on the amount of promilles drunk:- Phase of tipsiness – excitation
- Phase of actual intoxication
- Phase of deep intoxication
Pathological intoxication – symptoms
The basic symptoms of pathological intoxication are primarily actions significantly deviating from the norm of behavior or brutality with complete personality change – similarly as in the case of deep intoxication, however without the rest of typical symptoms, such as slurred speech or unsteady gait. The person may appear sober. These symptoms can often appear suddenly and end with complete loss of consciousness. Alkorexia most often affects young people pathologically striving to achieve a very slim figure – while unable to give up high-calorie beverages.Alkorexia – why do we get sick? Causes
There are many causes of alkorexia. It should be remembered that it belongs to a range of behavioral disorders. Limiting calories supplied from food in favor of those taken in alcohol is a very serious and – according to the latest research – popular phenomenon, especially among young people. See also: Why do teenagers reach for alcohol? Some try to lose weight – others just to get more drunk. Some people do it for both reasons, so this is a problem of enormous importance that should not be trivialized. According to research published in 2016, this problem affects over 80% of young people reaching for alcoholic drinks – medical data and interviews conducted on a sample of 1184 drinking students aged 18-26 revealed alarming results. 81% of respondents admitted to alkorexic behavior in the last three months. It's also worth adding that this disorder doesn't only concern women. It affects both women and men equally. It's also worth keeping in mind that this condition very often arises together with depression.Symptoms of drunkorexia
In extreme cases, alkorexia can constitute a dangerous mixture of both diseases – alcoholism and anorexia. The most characteristic occurring symptom is extreme restriction of eating or reducing meal portions before or during alcohol consumption. In this case, there is a replacement of calories from food with calories from alcohol. The first of the symptoms of drunkorexia, as in the case of its older sister – anorexia – may be pathological fear of body weight increase and lack of acceptance of one's own appearance.What consequences does drunkorexia bring?
It's still not clearly stated whether drunkorexia belongs strictly to eating disorders, or perhaps should also be classified as disorders related to alcohol abuse. Regardless of what drives people struggling with alkorexia, it's a very harmful disorder. The supplied calories needed for proper body functioning do not come from supplied food. Calories coming from alcohol in reality do not supply the body with proper energy needed for functioning. Over time, this results in significant dehydration and a vitamin deficiency that's difficult to normalize.Alkorexia – treatment and convalescence
In the treatment of drunkorexia, similarly as in the case of other eating disorders or alcohol disease, psychotherapeutic treatment is used. The problematic fact in this case seems to be that the condition of drunkorexia is often confused with anorexia or alcoholism. A qualified specialist will help in diagnosing the problem, so if you notice the first symptoms, it's worth considering a visit to a psychotherapist. This condition is so new that it's difficult to find exact development of disease treatment methods. Treatment of initial symptoms of emerging alcohol disease, detox cleansing the body of post-alcohol residues, as well as therapy balancing eating disorders may be necessary.:::cta Need help fighting addiction? Our specialists are ready to help you. Call or schedule an online appointment. Call: 880 808 880 | Schedule appointment :::
