Alcohol Dependency
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Historical context
Addressing the mental 'craving' and physical detoxification.
Common symptoms
- Craving
- Loss of control
- Physical dependence
- Tolerance
Mechanisms
Addiction pathways in the brain. Modalities focus on nervous system support and liver detoxification.
Associated modalities
- homeopathy
Clinical studies
- A randomized comparative trial in the management of alcohol dependence: individualized homoeopathy versus standard allopathic treatment — Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
- Homœopathic treatment of alcohol withdrawal — British Homoeopathic Journal
Interesting facts
- Many historic herbal traditions utilized bitter roots to purge the liver and 'reset' the physical craving cycle.