“Alcohol is The psychoactive substance most consumed by the Spanish population According to the Spanish Alcohol and Drug Survey (EDADES 2024), carried out among the population aged 15 to 64 years, you can read it on the website of the Ministry of Health.
This data reveals how the consumption of alcoholic beverages has become normalized in our society and in some ways forms part of our culture. Its intake is closely related to every kind of celebration and many leisure activities.
A few beers with colleagues on the way out, a glass of wine with dinner, a gin and tonic at a friend’s birthday party…there are many situations where alcohol is present. For many people, the choice of drink seems almost mandatory.
Fundamentally eliminating it may be complicated by the deep roots of its consumption and even by social pressures; It is important to reduce your intake to avoid causing problems. Since then, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), “alcohol and alcoholic beverages contain ethanol; Psychoactive and toxic substances that can cause dependence».
It is clear that alcoholic beverages have a negative impact on physical and mental health; Anesthesiologist David Callejopopular on social networks, wanted to send a message to society. “You may have a problem with alcohol and not realize it.”the doctor began.
Doctor David Callejo’s questions to know if you have an alcohol problem
“Many people ask me: How much alcohol is normal or healthy to drink?” And the answer is very clear, Healthy alcohol intake is zero, but let’s be honest. Alcohol is part of our culture. So instead of talking about healthy consumption, we’re talking about: Low-risk consumption and high-risk consumption» indicates Callejo.
Therefore, anyone who follows it or accesses this content, Find out if you have a problem with alcoholdoctors ask three questions that are scored in different ways, and depending on the final result, determine whether the intake is low-risk or high-risk, as shown in a TikTok video. There are three questions:
“One, How often do you drink alcohol? Save your score. Must add up. » 2, How many drinks do you usually drink on a typical day? And three, How often do you drink 6 or more drinks a day?» and the score corresponding to your answer will be displayed on the screen and explained.
Once finished, the doctor will prompt you to add points and decide what to do next. “If you score 4 or above, you may have a problem with alcohol. Consider talking to a professional.he points out, sending out a final message to raise awareness.
«It may seem like an exaggeration, but asking for help is not weakness, it’s courage.. Many families end up being destroyed because they did not seek help in time,” he concludes.
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