Acoholism and substance abuse- How it can affect your sexual life?

Needless to say, alcoholism is not a good habit and it has never benefited anyone. The addiction of drink and substance abuse has only brought misery, tragedies, and crises socially, financially, in terms of health and relationships as well. Smoking, drinking, drugs, etc. grows on you like an addiction, and once addicted, there is a mere bleak chance of pulling yourself out of it. However, it's not impossible. Timely attention and effort can help you get rid of these habits. The same goes for health. Alcoholism and substance abuse can largely affect your health, including your sexual life. It brings your sexual health to a complete downhill.

Not many of us are aware of the huge negative effect substance abuse poses to our sexual function, especially in men. Mostly, people consume alcohol, cannabis, opioids, etc with an assumption or an expectancy that their sexual activity or drive would enhance and would help them have very pleasurable sex. But, many studies have proven that these substances harm the sexual health of a person of both genders.

Alcohol and smoking or any other kind of substance abuse can trigger ED and lead to hormonal imbalance which ultimately results in lowering testosterone levels, damaging cells in the testes and gonads. Even a slight disturbance, impairment, or damage in these organs due to alcohol intake can trigger difficulties in achieving erections. 

Substance abuse mainly refers to the intake of recreational or illegal drugs which can interfere with normal body functions and can lead to Erectile Dysfunction. These drugs include-

• amphetamines, ( cause narrowing of blood vessels thus reducing blood supply to the penis)


• barbiturates,( leades to a disinterest in sex) 


• nicotine ( lowers sexual desire)


• cocaine,( causes narrowing of blood vessels and reduced blood circulation)


• marijuana (increases sexual desire but obstruct relaxation of smooth muscles in your penis for easy blood flow) 


• heroin (decrease testosterone levels and cause disinterest in sex) 

One cannot even imagine what dangerous threats to life and relationships this addiction of drugs, smoking, and alcohol poses. You only realize when it's gone way too worse. The health starts deteriorating. One may encounter any kind of health problem, including sexual health problems. One of them which is very common and recurrent in men is Erectile Dysfunction which is the inability to get and maintain firm erections for your sexual intercourse. 

It is very important to prevent the problem of substance abuse beforehand instead of suffering from heavy damages in later life. Let us look at solutions that can help bring down your habit of substance abuse.

• Set your drinking limit. Make sure your standard everyday consumption does not go beyond 1-2 drinks. 


• Socializing and chilling doesn't always mean going to pubs and bars, drinking, partying, clubbing, etc. Find yourself friends who make you go places and do stuff where and in which alcohol is not always the focus.


• Try not to bring alcohol home so that you would not have the urge to rush to your cupboard or fridge to grab a drink now and then. 


•  Medicines can be one of the best treatments. They help you control your cravings for the drug and also relieve any withdrawal symptoms.


• You can opt for psychotherapy or CBT can help solve the problem of drug abuse by inducing coping mechanisms.

Treating Erectile Dysfunction

• Lifestyle modifications- Substance abuse is a part of a wrong lifestyle and disturbed mental health as well. You need to bring in major lifestyle modifications if you want to prevent yourself from falling into this vicious trap. Make sure you have a balanced and healthy diet with optimum nutrition. Limit your junk intake. Include daily physical exercise in your routine. Maintain your work-life balance. Try staying away from substance abuse, especially drinking. You can get hold of the above-mentioned tips to help you get rid of these habits.

• Clinical approaches - ED medications are known to be one of the most trusted treatment methods for your ED. These are safe, effective, and cost-friendly. You can purchase them by showing a valid medical prescription but make sure you do not try to self-medicate.

Cenforce 200 mg is a medicine primarily used to treat the problem of erectile dysfunction and hypertension. Known as one of the best options to choose from, Cenforce 200 mg works by inhibiting PDE5, a factor that blocks the blood vessels to flow blood towards the penis thus restricting erection. Cenforce 200 mg inhibits this factor to facilitate easy and continuous blood flow thus enabling the penile erection.

Cenforce 200 mg is strictly medically prescribed. So, consuming it without the prescription and consultation of your doctor is highly dangerous. One oral dose of Cenforce 200 mg is taken with water. Usually, it is taken one hour before the sexual intercourse. The medicine is not supposed to be chewed or crushed. If you have an overdose of Cenforce 200 mg, rush to your doctor immediately as it may cause side effects. On the other hand, if you missed a dose, it is okay and you can take it when you remember. But strictly avoid taking multiple doses at once to cover up for your missed course and also do not consume the medicine anytime. Prefer to have it one hour before the sexual activity only.

Like every other ED treatment medicine, Cenforce 200 mg also shows some side effects which include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, flushing, hearing and vision loss, nosebleeds, body pain, etc. Getting side effects isn't normal here. So, it is advised to consult your doctor as soon as possible to avoid any permanent damage.

Cenforce 200 mg should be kept out of the reach of children. Also, women and people with other health problems like cardiovascular diseases, kidney and liver problems, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure should not consume this medicine. 

Cenforce 200 mg should be stored in a dry, dark place at room temperature. Avoid exposing it to humid and sunny weather conditions. 

Take away message

This is your fight against substance abuse and your sexual downhill. Others can just motivate you and encourage you to stop smoking, drinking, or drugging. How much of it you act upon is what matters.