Alcohol Abuse
Alcoholic beverages are a commonly consumed substance in most cultures of the world – from tribal communities to technologically advanced cultures. These beverages often play an important role in both traditional events and social interaction within these communities, and this is often linked to the neurological effects of alcohol. This substance is classified as a psychoactive drug that has a depressant effect. Legal drunkenness is determined by a certain level of alcohol present in the blood stream. It reduces attention and slows the reaction speed of the affected individual. It is an addictive substance, and this addiction is known as alcoholism.
Alcoholism has become a significant problem in especially the industrialised countries throughout the world. The more technologically and socially developed a community becomes, the more prevalent this disease seems to be. Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are often considered to be the same thing, although this is not true. They are similar in many ways, but there are also a number of significant differences between these two forms of problem drinking. The main difference is that alcohol abuse, unlike alcoholism, does not include a strong craving for alcohol, tolerance and physical dependence on this substance. It can, however, very easily lead to alcoholism, and is considered as serious a problem that also requires rehabilitative treatment.
Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking that can result in physical injury; ongoing alcohol-related relationship problems; the failure to attend to important responsibilities at school, work, or at home; and/or the experience of recurring alcohol-related legal problems (such as receiving multiple DWIs and DUIs) during a twelve-month time period.
South Coast Recovery Centre is a treatment centre that focuses on a holistic approach when it comes to the treatment of substance abuse and addiction. We offer professional services in the field of medicine and psychology, as well as spiritual support.
SCRS'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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