14 Best Home Remedies for Alcoholism

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Some of the home remedies for alcoholism include the use of celery, grape juice, dates, lemon, honey, orange juice, willow bark, banana, apple, bitter gourd, ginger root, and coffee in different forms. It is also advisable to avoid smoking, engage in physical exercise, and drink plenty of water.

Home Remedies for Alcoholism

There are some important home remedies that can help alcoholics rid themselves of this disease to some extent. These are mentioned below:

Celery

Take the juice from celery and consume it every day for at least a month. Celery results in the desired effect of getting one out of the alcoholic condition.

Grape Juice

Grape juice is composed of an almost pure form of alcohol. A person may drink grape juice for several days until he becomes accustomed to a normal diet regime that doesn’t involve traditional alcohol.

Dates

These are one of the simplest home remedies for treating alcoholism. One should consume dates every day with water for around a month to gain its benefits in reducing the tendency towards alcoholism.

Lemon and Honey

A mixture of lemon and honey is considered to be an effective way of curing alcoholism if taken along with warm water. Honey contains fructose and sugars that help a person rid themselves of any remnant traces of alcohol in the body. However, one must avoid this remedy if they suffer from diabetes.

A no-alcohol sign

Going without alcohol for a month will really boost up your well-being throughout the year. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Orange Juice

This is also a rich source of sugars that can help in flushing the alcohol out of the body.

Willow Bark

Bark from willow trees contains compounds that aid in relaxing the brain and help you get relief from the pain for which you often turn towards alcohol.

Bananas

Alcoholism results in draining potassium from the body. It is very important to maintain correct potassium level as it plays a major role in nerve impulse transmission. Bananas play a role in this respect by regaining the lost potassium levels.

Apple

Apples play an important role in reducing the craving for alcohol. It is a good practice to feed alcohol individuals apple juice at regular intervals of time. It also aids in the removal of toxins accumulated in the body due to alcohol consumption.

Bitter Gourd

Leaves of the bitter gourd are harsh in taste and are known to have properties that aid in eliminating toxins from the body. Small amounts of the same substance can be consumed with buttermilk, which also heals liver damage to some extent.

Ginger Root

Cut pieces from ginger root and boil them in a cup of water. This decoction can be used in treating vomiting and will make one feel fresh and relaxed.

An infographic on the home remedies for alcoholism

Please consult with your doctor if you or your loved one is witnessing any symptoms of alcoholism. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Coffee

Coffee has the property of reducing the constriction of blood vessels that leads to swelling and headaches. Thus, a cup of coffee can be drunk twice a day to get relief from headaches.

Avoid Smoking

Smoking always leads to an urge for alcohol consumption. An individual trying to treat alcoholism must also make sure to completely eliminate smoking as well.

Physical Exercise

Meditation, yogic kriyas, brisk walks, and physical exercise make individuals feel fresh and rejuvenated. This should be inculcated in your daily routine and will definitely relieve people from the tendency towards alcoholism.

Plenty of Water

Alcohol is known to cause dehydration. Therefore, it is advised to consume as much water as possible to recoup the body from the water that has been lost.

According to the Doctor’s Book of Medicine, one should always try to avoid drinking too much alcohol to avoid the consequences. This can be done by either drinking good quality alcohol slowly or making sure that not too much is consumed every day. There is nothing wrong with having a drink, but moderation is important. One may also take drinks when the stomach is full so that there is not much space for excessive intake. Being a little cautious and by following the above-mentioned home remedies, you can completely come out of the hangover caused due to alcohol consumption and the dangerous condition of full-blown alcoholism. [1]

How to stop drinking?

In order to stop drinking, the first step you could take is to have a conversation, be this with close friends, family, or a therapist, to discuss your concerns. It may be helpful to start keeping track of your alcohol intake; another step to take is to avoid events where you feel you will have trouble avoiding alcohol. You can also reach out to organizations in your local area to support you to manage this issue.

What is alcohol?

Alcoholic drinks are typically made by fermenting fruit, vegetable or other plant matter, in order to produce a chemical reaction that produces alcohol. They contain varying percentages of ethanol, and so a single standard drink of lower percentage alcohol (such as beer) is typically consumed in a larger quantity than higher-percentage alcohol (such as wine, or spirits). As a chemical compound, an alcohol is also a macronutrient, which means that the human body derives energy from these compounds; alcohol, therefore, can also contribute to weight gain.

Is alcohol a drug?

Alcohol’s primary action involves central nervous system depression; this means, in essence, that it slows down brain function. This is why people who have consumed a lot of alcohol may have trouble concentrating, coordinating their body movements, or display poorer judgment than usual; these effects are related to the areas of the brain where the activity is depressed.

Is Alcohol a depressant?

Yes, alcohol is a depressant; but not in the sense that it can ‘depress you’ or make you feel sad (although a hangover is very likely to produce such an effect). Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, which means it slows down, or ‘depresses’ your brain functioning in specific ways.

How much alcohol is too much?

Depending on the type of alcohol, there is some evidence to suggest that moderate consumption (e.g. of wine) can be beneficial to your health. If, however, you feel you routinely drink a great deal at once (‘binge drink), experience regret or have difficulty remembering what you may have said or done while under the influence of alcohol, this suggests that perhaps you may have some problems with your consumption. It’s best to have a conversation about your intake with family, friends, and doctor.

What is alcoholism?

Alcoholism is a chronic health condition and refers to dependence upon alcohol, a mind-altering substance. It is characterized primarily by a feeling of loss of control around drinking, needing to drink increasingly greater quantities to perceive an effect from drinking, and drinking in a way that is detrimental to one’s health and personal relationships.

What is an alcoholic?

An alcoholic is an individual who suffers from alcoholism, a chronic, relapsing disorder. Given that alcohol withdrawal can be fatal, treatment first involves medically-supervised detoxification, and recovery involves total abstinence alongside long-term social support (through Alcoholics Anonymous). Often, several attempts are required before long-term abstinence is achieved, but many individuals with alcohol dependence manage to achieve stability in their lives using support such as AA groups; thus recovery is possible.

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Kiran Patil is the founder of Organic Facts. He has a keen interest in health, nutrition, and organic living. He completed his B.Tech and M. Tech (Chemical Engineering) from IIT Bombay and has been actively writing about health and nutrition since over past 12 years. When not working he likes to trek and do gardening.

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