Alcoholism / Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Ethanol CH₃CH₂OH addiction via receptors in the brain / nervous system

Neurophysiology : the scientific study of the nervous system Alcohol affects various receptors in the brain, primarily impacting glutamate and GABA receptors, as well as dopamine and opioid receptors. Specifically, alcohol inhibits NMDA receptors (a type of glutamate receptor), increases GABAA receptor activity (which also involves GABA), and influences dopamine pathways involved in reward. Additionally, alcohol can affect other receptors like opioid, cannabinoid, and serotonin receptors Synaptic damage can lead to altered neuronal circuitry and impaired sensory-motor function. This damage can involve changes in synaptic inputs to neurons, leading to a loss of neuronal function and potential issues with autonomic functions like blood pressure regulation, bladder control, and bowel function. Shakiness / Anxiety Dizziness or lightheadedness Sweating Depression / Anger / Compulsion Increased alcohol consumption with nausea An irregular or fast heartbeat Heartburn and acid reflux Increased calories, fat on the liver, inflammation, "chronic hepatic congestion: liver" is a condition that precedes liver cirrhosis Difficulty concentrating / intracranial pressure Catabolism : Feeling weak (muscle recovery) and having no energy (fatigue) Insomnia (drinking into the night) Immune system shutting down Excessive alcohol consumption can negatively affect eyesight, causing both short-term and long-term vision problems Hair loss / thinning by hindering nutrient absorption and affecting overall health

There is no political solution Alcoholic drinks are legally sold all over the world.   Alcohol addiction (suffering) is politically recognised as able to be self controlled Alcohol industries : Lobby governments Advertise mainstream Prime time television Large public sports events A huge revenue for taxes Research found an article that shows an average of 527 pints of beer drunk a year. Adult population of London is around 8 million, but aware the drinking age on the streets is lower.     527 (pints) / 365 (days) = 1.44 pints per day         x     8 million (adult population)         =     12 million pints per day consumed in London In the United Kingdom banned drugs are: Class A : drugs are treated as the most dangerous and include cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, LSD, magic mushrooms and crystal meth Class B : drugs include codeine, ketamine, cannabis and ‘spice’ Class C : drugs include anabolic steroids, minor tranquilisers, GHB and khat.

Perceived benefits Euphoria Rise In Dopamine Levels Divination aka drunk driving (a prediction uttered under divine inspiration) Calms you down : Social lubricant Enthusiasm Regulate Some people can just have a couple of drinks, alcoholics cannot Acceptance (the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true) Masks being yourself Regret : Noody the next day after drinking says "I am glad I did that"

Vulnerable adults A vulnerable adult is unable to protect themselves from harm or abuse due to a variety of factors, including mental or physical disability, illness, abuse during development or age (from youth to old age). They may be unable to take care of themselves or protect themselves from significant harm or exploitation

Stages of Recovery Recovery from alcohol addiction follows physical compulsory stages of : Abstinence (best acheived alone) Alcohol Withdrawal (Isolation, Seizures, Anxiety, Stress, Hangover) Repair (eating only healthy food, supplements, relief, stem cells, rest) What triggers a relapse? Insanity : repeating the same thing expecting a different outcome Inconsistent : displaying a lack of consistency Stressfull situations / Arguments Specific People Anxiety Selfish behaviour Anger : mood disorders Social environments / Social pressure Places : Travel / Cities / Towns Shopping : Hotels / Clubs / Bars / Supermarket Aisles / Off Licences Change in social dynamics Where friends recognise the issue Older age (Late stage) / aging / growing older will no longer bring recovery Suicide Changes in tolerance can bring death Avoiding bad situations / things go downhill Drink driving Growth Being happier Better sleep Sobriety causes self discovery / pride / fulfilment / development / productivity / creativity Being present, having much more available time Focused mental acuity / clarity / genuinely confident / able to face life / enjoy work Long term benefits Better finances (Taxi's, giving money) Skin is brighter, younger, lower body fat, stronger, more clean / clear energy

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing - Matthew Perry