Alcohol is bad because excessive intake of it damages both the body and the mind. It increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and liver diseases.
Special report of Lalan Kumar – Alcohol may be bitter and spicy, but still many people fall prey to its addiction. The reason behind this is not just a taste, but scientific and psychological effects, which affect our brain and behavior. Come, let’s understand how an unpleasant taste thing becomes our habit.
Effect of alcohol on the brain
Alcohol contains ethanol, which produces bitterness. In the beginning this taste does not look good, but the real game happens in our brain. As soon as we drink alcohol, our brain releases a hormone named dopamine, also known as ‘Hormone of Khushi’. This dopamine makes us feel pleasant and enjoyable, and this feeling gradually causes addiction to addiction because excessive intake damages both the body and the mind. It increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and liver diseases. It also has a bad effect on mental health, causing mood to worsen, anxiety increases and depression can also occur.
Brain reward system
Alcohol activates the reward system of the brain. This system inspires us to do the tasks repeatedly, which gives us happiness. Even though the taste of alcohol is bitter, the bliss from dopamine is so powerful that people ignore that bitterness.
Taste habit
Drinking alcohol frequently adds our tongue and mind to the bitter taste. Gradually, instead of focusing on the taste, the person starts giving priority to the effect of intoxication.
Social and psychological factor
People often start drinking alcohol for social reasons, such as partying with friends or getting relief from stress. This habit gradually takes the form of an addiction, where the person starts feeling incomplete without alcohol.
Cycle of addiction
Alcohol addiction acts like a cycle: intoxication → pleasant feeling → intense desire to get intoxicated again. This cycle forces the person to drink alcohol repeatedly regardless of bitterness.
Awareness is necessary first to avoid addiction. It is important to understand that the cause of addiction is not a bitter taste, but its effect on the brain. This cycle can be broken by adopting stress management, meditation and healthy beverages. Remember, awareness and restraint is the best way to avoid this problem. The purpose of this report based on various media reports and other means is awareness.
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