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Alcohol Abuse Is Not The Answer

While most people are able to use alcohol in a responsible way, there are others who simply see it as a means to get inebriated, lose their inhibitions and have a good time. If this is something that happens once in a while during celebrations or other events, it could still perhaps be overlooked, but there are some who makes a regular habit of this. Others see it as a way to escape from reality and their problems, and prefer to get drunk whenever they can.

These last two groups of people are guilty of alcohol abuse, and while it can be argued that they are allowed to make their own choices, the truth is that they are slowly killing themselves, and in the process they are putting the lives of other in danger and very often wrecking the lives of those close to them as well.

While regular drinking in itself might not seem like alcohol abuse, especially if the individual does not get excessively drunk or makes him or herself guilty of unacceptable behaviour, this drinking pattern can still cause problems in the long run. Alcohol is an addictive substance that can cause permanent changes in the neural system. Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disease that includes the following four symptoms:

• Craving – a strong need, or urge, to drink.
• Loss of control – not being able to stop drinking once drinking has begun.
• Physical dependence – withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety after stopping drinking.
• Tolerance – the need to drink greater amounts of alcohol to get "high".

 

Once a person has become dependent on alcohol, quitting this drink can be exceptionally difficult. The body has come to rely on alcohol in a way, and the withdrawal symptoms is not only potentially intolerable, but going cold turkey can even have adverse effects on the health of the alcoholic. Because of this, it might be necessary to call on professional help in order to recover from an alcohol addiction.

For more information on alcohol abuse and to find out how we can help you or someone close to you, contact South Coast Recovery Centre.

We will do whatever it takes ...

SCRC's approach is aimed at facilitating change from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery.

This process will yield limited success when approached outside of a residential treatment facility particularly when detoxification is required. It is imperative that individuals entering treatment are given as much training and education as possible.

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