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symbioidljSomething i found about alcoholism. Two different types of alcoholics with regards to neurochemistry and it's effects on an alcoholic.
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The Nor Adrenergic Type
80% of alcoholics fit into this group. Drinking alcohol improves their mood. Biochemically, during the depressive phase low levels of brain nor adrenalin, serotonin and dopamine have been observed. Excessive drinking results in sedation, sombulance and hangovers. Withdrawal results in increased consumption of stimulants such as coffee or nicotine. Symptoms of withdrawal range from palpitations, high blood pressure, tremors of the hand, epilepsy and panic attacks. These individuals respond well to niacin and tyrosine supplements (SFM, Cardian).
The Serotonin Type
20% of alcoholics fall into this group. Alcohol damages the prefrontal lobe in these individuals resulting in judgement loss. These individuals find it difficult to recognise their state of inebriation. Alcohol raises brain levels of noradrenaline, serotonin and dopamine, the opposite to the first group. These individuals find alcohol an excellent antidepressant and need to drink to stay normal. Thus reducing alcohol in this group results in decrease in brain neurotransmitter release. In a way they drink themselves sober. Withdrawal in this group results in hallucinations, distortion of perception, night terrors and vision disturbances such as nystagmus. These individuals respond well to tryptophan and glutamine supplements.
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The Nor Adrenergic Type
80% of alcoholics fit into this group. Drinking alcohol improves their mood. Biochemically, during the depressive phase low levels of brain nor adrenalin, serotonin and dopamine have been observed. Excessive drinking results in sedation, sombulance and hangovers. Withdrawal results in increased consumption of stimulants such as coffee or nicotine. Symptoms of withdrawal range from palpitations, high blood pressure, tremors of the hand, epilepsy and panic attacks. These individuals respond well to niacin and tyrosine supplements (SFM, Cardian).
The Serotonin Type
20% of alcoholics fall into this group. Alcohol damages the prefrontal lobe in these individuals resulting in judgement loss. These individuals find it difficult to recognise their state of inebriation. Alcohol raises brain levels of noradrenaline, serotonin and dopamine, the opposite to the first group. These individuals find alcohol an excellent antidepressant and need to drink to stay normal. Thus reducing alcohol in this group results in decrease in brain neurotransmitter release. In a way they drink themselves sober. Withdrawal in this group results in hallucinations, distortion of perception, night terrors and vision disturbances such as nystagmus. These individuals respond well to tryptophan and glutamine supplements.
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