Alcohol Abuse Devastates Mental Health

Rita Elkins has written in her book "Depression and Natural Medicine" that alcohol may very well be the most devastating substance in our societies repertoire of drugs and chemicals. Alcoholism is the number one health problem in the United States and the third leading cause of death. Alcohol drains our society financially, physically, and emotionally. Alcohol can set off unstable moods. And alcohol consumed in large amounts causes the development of deficiencies of B vitamins, vitamin C and folic acid. Vital minerals such as zinc, calcium, and magnesium are also depleted with excessive use of alcohol. Drinking too much is simply hazardous for your physical and mental health.