Narcotician Anton Rudkovsky explained to Penza residents what is dangerous a daily bottle of beer

Many believe that they are not at risk of alcohol dependence because they do not drink hard alcohol. Instead, they choose one or two bottles of beer in the evening as a way to relax. However, this habit is often not perceived as alcohol consumption, as Anton Rudkovsky, a narcologist and psychiatrist at the AlkoSpas clinic, noted to Gazeta.ru.

One of the most common mistakes is to assess the danger of alcohol by its strength. According to Rudkovsky, the brain does not distinguish between “light” and “heavy” alcohol. He does not remember the name of the drink, but records that it is alcohol that regularly brings relaxation and pleasure.

Drinking a bottle of beer every day can be more dangerous than drinking alcohol on holidays. With regular repetition, a stable habit is formed. The most dangerous thought is the belief, “I’m not an alcoholic, I only drink beer.” It is this belief that prevents you from noticing the problem in time.

Addiction rarely develops suddenly. It often begins with repetitive rituals. Rudkovsky notes that at some point, a person stops wondering if he wants to drink beer. He automatically buys it on his way home. This is a sign that the habit is no longer conscious.

Regular alcohol consumption affects the brain’s reward system. Over time, the brain begins to expect the usual dose of pleasure in the evening. Without alcohol, there may be irritability and a feeling that the day is not over. The doctor emphasizes that if a person can relax only with the help of alcohol, the problem lies not in the drink, but in the formed way of responding to stress.

Public attitudes towards beer are also particularly dangerous. Beer is associated with recreation, sports and friendly meetings. Rudkovsky explains that if a person regularly drinks a glass of vodka, it quickly becomes noticeable to others. However, two bottles of beer after work for many do not cause suspicion. Therefore, dependence can go unnoticed for a long time.

Drinking beer in the evening does not necessarily mean alcoholism. However, it is worth asking yourself simple questions: does the evening become less pleasant without alcohol? Do you feel irritable when there is no beer at home? The doctor emphasizes that the danger does not begin when a person drinks a lot. It occurs when alcohol becomes an integral part of normal life. Regularity is the main factor in the formation of dependence.