Alcoholic Encephalopathy

Alcoholic encephalopathy is a lesion of brain cells as a result of alcohol consumption. It usually develops at the end of stage II – beginning of stage III of alcoholism, although an earlier onset is possible. It can occur acutely or chronically. It is accompanied by mental, somatic and neurological disorders. It is characterized by…

Alcoholic Polyneuropathy

Alcoholic polyneuropathy is a multiple lesion of peripheral nerves in alcoholism. Usually occurs in the late stages of alcoholic illness. It is accompanied by muscle weakness, sensitivity disorders and ataxia. Excessive sweating is possible. Edema, changes in temperature and coloration of the distal extremities are often observed. In some cases, mental disorders occur. Develops gradually,…

Alcohol Depression

Alcohol depression is an affective disorder that occurs in people suffering from alcoholism. Usually lasts from 2 weeks to 1 month. The maximum severity of symptoms is usually observed during the development of withdrawal syndrome. This condition often occurs after coming out of alcoholic psychosis, it can also develop during periods of binge drinking and…

Alcoholism

Alcoholism is a disease in which there is a physical and mental dependence on alcohol. It is accompanied by an increased craving for alcohol, an inability to regulate the amount of alcohol consumed, a tendency to binge drinking, the appearance of a pronounced withdrawal syndrome, a decrease in control over one’s own behavior and motivations,…