Out-of-go refraining A rapid increase in consultation on alcohol dependence A support group urgent seminar May 3: 6:14

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The support group held an urgent online seminar on the 2nd, saying that the number of consultations regarding alcohol dependence is increasing rapidly as the outbreak of new coronaviruses continues to prevent them from going out.

According to the “Oneness Group,” which helps people with alcoholism recover, the number of consultations about alcohol dependence increased to 58 in the last month, which was double the usual month. "And my husband is drinking and rampaging," he said.

The group held an urgent online seminar for people with addiction and their families, saying that there is a possibility that they may become dependent on alcohol during the long holidays.

Among them, explain that people with addiction tend to be liquor and physical problems, their heads are full, and supporting families tend to become inward due to impatience and anxiety, and to be isolated from society. He called on it to be important to consult with others before both families are exhausted.

“The number of consultations about people with addiction who have had problems and have resumed drinking is increasing,” said Takayuki Miyake, the group's co-representative. We would like to provide online support and other opportunities to help even a little. ” I am talking.

Specialist “Life-threatening dangerous situation”

At the "Tokyo Alcohol Medical Center" in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, which specializes in the treatment of alcoholism, patients and their family members reported that their symptoms had worsened after March since they began to refrain from going out. It means that the beds for people are still fully occupied.

Yoichi Kakibuchi, Director of the Center, said, “Dependent people often have complications in their liver, etc., and if the medical system becomes tight and they cannot receive the necessary treatment, it will be fatal. It is a very dangerous situation. ”

And, "If the amount of alcohol increases, it is important for the person to be aware that he or she is" bad "first. If you have an attending physician, ask the attending physician or consult with a local mental health welfare center etc." I am calling.

On the other hand, even for "drinking people" who are not addicted patients, they point out that stress is high due to going out and they are at high risk of becoming addicted if they drink alcohol without restrictions, "I will not be patient. , It's more stressful, so it's important to spend time naturally doing things that you can't usually do, such as studying a language or reading work materials, so that you can naturally reduce your alcohol consumption. ”

Alcoholic men

A 44-year-old man from Nara, who has been hospitalized repeatedly due to alcoholism, has been aiming to overcome his addiction by regularly participating in a self-help group for patients.

However, due to the spread of the new coronavirus, patients could not get together and said, "I can't meet the people I've ever met, and I feel lonely."

Men are uneasy about the lack of an environment where they can talk to them, "I haven't tried drinking alcohol right now, but I can't get out of my mind and go out and think about alcohol." I told you.

Supporting each other at "Online drinking party"

As the outbreak of new coronaviruses keeps people from going out, people with alcoholism are starting to support each other online while staying at home.

People who are aiming to overcome addiction have held "online drinking party" instead of the trendy "online drinking party" by using the video conference app.

The meeting is based on the principle of confidentiality, but this time, we were able to interview the gathering of people who were approved. Participants were 7 people, a family member, and a family member who had suffered from alcohol dependence.

Usually, people living in the same area gather in one place and frankly share their experiences, sharing their painful feelings and confirming their vows to stop drinking. Sun participated from all over the country because of the online gathering.

A woman in her 50s from Hiroshima said, “I found out that my mother was very suffering from me, and I became addicted, and I was the most unhappy one. Looking back on you and the past I want to connect hope to the future and continue to stop drinking alcohol every day. "

In addition, a man in his 60s from Kyoto Prefecture said, "When I was suffering from dependence, I knew I couldn't do this, but I woke up in the middle of the night and drank alcohol in the morning. I want to gain happiness by quitting the job. It's hard to think that some people depend on alcohol during this time of going out, so I'm wondering if I can do something. "

At the end, the people who participated talked over the screen, "Towards tomorrow's abstinence, let's do it stronger, smarter, and more seriously," and renewed the oath of abstinence.

Tomomi Imanari, a representative of NPO "Ask" who supports the holding of "Online alcoholic drinks party," said, "Recovery from addiction is not the end if you receive medical treatment, but you will be connected with friends, so recovery will progress. , It is important to keep that connection. You can call the counselor or go online, so I want you to connect with someone anyway. "