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The vast majority of American adults say consumed alcohol At some point – but experts warn that alcoholic beverages can become “drugs” to more harmful substances.
More than 84% of adults in the United States report that they drink alcohol during the 2023 national poll on drug and health (NSUH).
The same poll showed that more than 21% used alcohol among minors (12 to 17 years old).
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What is a “drug?”
Dr. Kenneth Spilvagel, a senior care doctor in California, identified “gateway drugs” as a substance that exposes anyone else’s drug.
More than 84% of adults in the United States say they drink alcohol during the 2023 national poll on drug and health. (Istock)
Marijuana is often tied to a “classic gateway drug”, he said Digital Fox News, as it can lead to cocaine, heroin and other “tougher drugs”, which pose a great threat to life loss through car driving and other variable behavior.
“Alcohol supports the solid part of most adult population.”
“Any substance that worsens the opinion is potentially the drug gateway drug, however, alcohol is the king of it,” Spilvagel said. “It supports the firm part of the majority of the adult population.”
“I personally saw how they collapse – the victims of the amouts turn to meta, cocaine and other drugs for” picking me up “, they feel what they need.”
Why alcohol can be a “gateway”
For many young people, alcohol is the first substance they are trying, according to Chris Tuel, clinical psychotherapist and chemical and behavioral dependence specialist in Maeson’s Lindner Center, Ohio. This makes them more likely to experiment with other drugs later.
“Most people can Use alcohol And it does not become problematic – but for some it destroys their lives, “he said in an interview with Fox News Digital.
Marijuana is often tied to a “classic gateway drug”, but one expert said that “alcohol is the king” when it comes to worsening the judicial decision. (Istock)
Alcohol consumption impairs the opinion and decision -making, which can lead to more risky behavior, including attempts at other substances, Tuel noted.
‘Studies show that alcohol changes brain chemistry ways that increase sensitivity to Addiction“The expert warned.
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Jeremy Kleman, a drug addiction specialist and the CEO of the Gateway Foundation in Chicago, repeats his belief that alcohol is a gateway drug.
“We often hear messages from patients they use either started using while drinking, or that they first exposed alcohol and then tried other medicines for more Physical symptoms And feelings, “he said Digital Fox News.
Studies of the National Institute of Drug Abuse suggest that early exposure to alcohol can “break through the brain” for increased reactions to other drugs. (Istock)
“It is also important to note that after a person has used one change of mind, their general thinking skills are worsening at some level,” he continued. “Other things they usually cannot be easier to justify or accept as an idea to act.”
According to Dr. David Campbell, the clinical director and director of recovery together in Oregon, there is also a neurological element that enters the game.
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“Alcohol affects the neurotransmitter systems involved in rewarding, similar to other medicines,” he said Digital Fox News.
Research of the National Institute of Drug Abuse suggest that early exposure to alcohol can “set up the brain” for increased reactions to other drugs, possibly increasing the risk of “gateway effect”, Campbell added.
Other factors in the game
Experts emphasized that the correlation is not equal -the benefit.
“Just because people who use tougher drugs often consume alcohol at first does not necessarily mean that alcohol has caused drug use,” Tuel said.
“There are several drugs where sudden cessation of their use can be deadly – alcohol is one of them,” said the addiction specialist. (Istock)
Campbell agreed, noting that many “contextual factors and psychosocial stressors” should be considered in a broader context of someone’s life.
“Social environment, stressors, ease and proximity to access, social influences, Mental health conditionsChildren’s trauma, genetics and other biological factors can play a role, “he said Digital Fox News.
When and how to stop
Spilvagel shared some warnings that someone may depend on alcohol and more susceptible to the attempts of other harmful substances.
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“One sign – when they tried to cut drink and could not,” he said. “In addition, they can be angry when asked about alcohol consumption.”
People with alcohol addiction may also feel guilty when they drink or they can consume Alcoholic In the morning he added.
“It is very important that if anyone has a violation of use, they seek the help of their detox and recovery.”
The stopping of the “cold turkey” may not be the healthiest route, warned Spielvagel.
“There are several drugs where the sudden cessation of their use can be lethal – alcohol is one of them,” he said.
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“I can’t emphasize enough; it is very important that if someone has a violation of use, they seek help to their detox and recovery medical. “
“Don’t do it yourself.”
