Alcohol Addiction and the Facts

For many people, alcohol offers an escape from their troubles – a way to unwind and have fun after a busy or stressful time. The argument is that this is for relaxation and does not harm anyone. The problem arises when this starts to become a regular way of dealing with stress. Sooner rather than later this becomes a habit, and this habit can quickly lead to alcohol addiction.

Regular drinking could lead to changes in the way the body functions, resulting in the body developing a higher threshold for this substance. This in turn leads to more drinking, as more alcohol is required to reach the same high as before. By the time alcohol addiction kicks in the body has become dependent on the substance and starts showing withdrawal symptoms if no alcohol is consumed.

While not everybody that drink often suffers from alcohol addiction, it might be a good idea to ask yourself if you are showing any symptoms of alcoholism before it is too late. Alcohol is an addictive substance that can cause permanent changes in the neural system. Alcohol addiction is thus considered a disease and can be identified by symptoms that include the following:

  • 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"

The excessive and continuous intake of alcohol that occurs when someone suffers from alcohol addiction will also eventually lead to serious medical complications that can include cirrhosis of the liver, pancreatitis, epilepsy, polyneuropathy, alcoholic dementia, heart disease, nutritional deficiencies, and sexual dysfunction, and can eventually be fatal.

South Coast Recovery Centre is an alcohol addiction treatment facility that offers top-class medical care and psychological assistance, while also striving to provide a tranquil and relaxed environment devoid of temptation.

In addition, we also offer spiritual guidance in our attempt to help people suffering from alcohol addiction to regain control of their life, as well as reach their potential. For more information on our established and respected alcohol addiction treatment facility, feel free to contact us.

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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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