Recognizing the Behaviors

Mood Swings: You may notice your family member or loved one switching from subdued to upset or perhaps acting aggressively and erratically. This is because alcohol withdrawals cause mood swings and can also be caused by decreased inhibitions caused by alcohol use. Exacerbating things further, alcohol use disorder is prone to bringing out underlying mental health issues, including anxiety or bipolar disorder. Dual Diagnosis addiction can have significant long-term effects and warrants professional attention. 

https://family-intervention.com/blog/recognizing-the-behaviors-of-an-alcoholic/

For people who quit drinking, it’s natural to think that you’re craving sugar because your body is used to the high sugar content found in alcoholic drinks. While this is a logical assumption, there is a deeper link. And it all starts in the brain. According to a recent study, eating sweets causes your brain to release dopamine. That’s the reward-based chemical that makes you feel good.

So why does that matter? Well, drinking alcohol can have the same effect. After you quit drinking, your body knows that it can reach a similar state through sugar. In fact, according to the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, sugar affects many of the same neural pathways in the brain as alcohol does.

Alcohol addiction can have a powerful hold over you. But if you’ve quit and are on the road to recovery, it’s important to be aware of the addiction shift from alcohol to sugar.

https://www.silvermaplerecovery.com/blog/sugar-cravings-after-quitting-alcohol/