Why is alcohol addictive? In the first place, anything which changes our state of consciousness, has the potential to be addictive and alcohol is obviously one of these. Drinking a great deal of alcohol can turn some people into an addict, constantly craving for alcohol.
The drug that is contained in alcohol which produces certain feelings of satisfaction amongst other things depending on the individual gets to a brain in only 30 seconds. Alcohol releases dopamine into the brain. Alcohol also causes the release of certain types of endorphins into the brain which are certain affects on our moods. This is what causes the addiction, and the brain starts to have a reliance on alcohol for the production of endorphins.
Fortunately, alcohol is not a highly addictive drug, not like smoking for example. Few people ever actually get addicted to alcohol and entirely rely on it, but, there are some people for whom it is a very big problem.
When consuming alcohol, it is strongly advisable that you eat as well at the same time. This is because if you are drinking on an empty stomach and you're not consuming any food at the same time as drinking, the amount of alcohol flowing in your blood stream can be as much as three times more than someone who is already eaten. Also, the speed and amount of consumption is also important to keep an eye on.
When alcohol is consumed, it gets to the brain quickly and eventually the alcohol level in the brain can reach the same level as that in the bloodstream. At this stage depressive effects can result and poor balance can occur. There are another of obvious, well known symptoms, and although a lot of us may enjoy drinking, it should be done in moderation, otherwise not only can it be addictive, but it can also be damaging to the health.
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