Alcohol dependence is a serious condition that has considerable effects worldwide. Alcohol dependence is a multifaceted disease that is caused by a combination of factors. This article will focus on the psychological, physiological, and social aspects of alcohol dependence.
1. Psychological factors.
Psychological factors are one of the main causes of alcohol dependence. From the perspective of cognitive psychology, alcohol-dependent people often have some cognitive deformities, such as pessimism, low self-esteem, loneliness, hostility, etc., which will cause them to be unable to resolve their feelings and self-indulge through alcoholism. Other psychological problems also have a positive effect on alcohol dependence. For example, mental disorders such as depression and anxiety shorten the patient's attention span and experience, causing them to use alcohol to compensate for the lack of pleasure in emotional needs. All in all, a poor psychological condition can have a negative impact on alcohol dependence.
2. Physiological factors.
Physiological reactions after drinking alcohol are also important causes of alcohol dependence. During nerve transmission in the brain, alcohol inhibits aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, stimulates the activity of neurons, which leads to an excitatory state, and releases dopamine, a process that greatly enhances the attractiveness of alcohol to alcohol-dependent people. At the same time, long-term alcohol abuse depletes certain enzymes, and alcoholics need to drink more alcohol to stimulate the release of happy hormone from neurons waiting for dopamine. This physiological change creates a strong craving for alcohol, which further deepens alcohol dependence.
3. Social factors.
Social factors are the third important cause of alcohol dependence. In some cases, environmental stimuli or stress do lead to alcohol dependence. For example, work stress, financial hardship, family conflicts, etc., can cause people to tend to drink, which in turn nourishes alcohol dependence. In addition, the social culture of drinking establishments, the attitudes and attitudes of local communities towards alcohol dependence, and** policies against alcohol dependence, also affect the incidence of alcohol dependence.
To sum up, alcohol dependence is caused by a variety of factors. Psychological, physiological, and social factors make up the three basic elements of alcohol dependence. In order to achieve alcoholism, it is necessary to consider all aspects of these effects and adopt multi-layered measures to help patients overcome the dilemma of alcohol dependence as soon as possible.