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Alcoholism
The
traditional definition of alcoholism reads as follows: “the
development of characteristic deviant behaviours associated with
prolonged consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol. Alcoholism is
considered a chronic illness of undetermined etiology with a deceitful
onset. Brody views alcoholism as the condition that arises when a
person obtains more than 35% of his physical energy from alcohol.
Alcohol intake increases the brain’s dopamine levels, which
produce a positive state of mind and reduce awareness of pain and
discomfort. The acetate and acetyl-CoA metabolites from alcohol supply
only physical energy to the brain, but not the necessary nutrients.
This condition can lead to nutritional deficiencies and associated
damage to organs. A lactate-induced panic attack occurred in only 3 of
26 alcoholics with either panic disorder or frequent panic attacks.
Over 83% of panickers reported using alcohol to self-medicate their
panic attacks, with almost 72% of them believing this procedure to be
effective for preventing or reducing panic attacks.
In
a study of experimental alcoholism it was found that lithium nicotinate
normalises the EEG readings and increases the oxidised levels of NAD
and NADP. The average alcoholic drink contains approximately 293 mmol
of alcohol and requires 586 mmol of NAD to convert it into acetate. It
is estimated that humans contain approximately 25 mmol of NAD. The
metabolic detoxification of alcohol therefore places a huge biological
pressure on the body.
A medline search lists 435
studies on behavioural genetics and alcoholism. Alcoholism occurs
within families. There was a relationship found between families with a
history of alcoholism amongst parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts
and the increased prevalence of alcoholism. The estimated proportion of
heredity is 55.1% in respect of alcoholism. One study shows a level of
heredity of 66% amongst women and 42% an to 75% amongst men, in respect
of the frequency with which alcohol is consumed, and 57% amongst women
and 24% to 61% amongst men, in respect of the quantity of alcohol that
is consumed.
The body constantly requires NAD and
if the NAD level becomes too low, the need for it is activated in the
primitive part of the brain. This biochemical action cannot be changed
by the mind or changed by willpower. Alcohol and the metabolites, which
it creates, suppress this need for NAD. Relevancy
for NAD Energy supplementation in alcoholism:
The
average NAD Energy Block value found in patients suffering from
alcoholism is 66, where 100 is the borderline value.
Steps to
treatment of NAD Energy Deficiency
NAD
Energy supplements are preferred to be used in co-operation with your
health care professional, although you may choose to follow a self help
approach in treating NAD Energy Deficiency. Click
here to view the medically pre formulated NAD Energy Supplementation
Protocols for female alcoholic’s
Medically
pre formulated treatment protocols for female alcoholics based upon the
experience of NutriNAD prescribing practitioners and feedback from
regular NutriNAD users.
Click
here to view the medically pre formulated NAD Energy Supplementation
Protocols for male alcoholic’s
Medically
pre formulated treatment protocols for male alcoholics based upon the
experience of NutriNAD prescribing practitioners and feedback from
regular NutriNAD users. |
