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Alcoholism
For most people who drink alcohol, they experience pleasant social activities. Moderate alcohol use is not harmful for most adults. However, a large number of people get into serious trouble because of excessive drinking. Nearly 14 million Americans, or approximately 1 in every 13 adults, abuse alcohol or are alcoholic. Several million more adults engage in risky drinking that could lead to alcohol problems, including binge drinking and heavy drinking on a regular basis. Fifty-Three percent of men and women in the United States report that one or more of their close relatives has a drinking problem. The consequences of alcohol misuse are serious, and in many cases, life threatening. Heavy drinking can increase the risk for certain cancers, especially those of the liver, esophagus, throat and larynx. Heavy drinking can also cause liver cirrhosis, immune system problems, brain damage and harm to the fetus during pregnancy. Drinking increases the risk of death from automobile crashes, as well as recreational and on-the-job injuries. Furthermore, both homicides and suicides are more likely to be committed by persons under the influence of alcohol. Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disease that includes four symptoms:
Alcoholism has little to do with willpower. Alcoholics are in the grip of a powerful craving, an uncontrollable need for alcohol that overrides their ability to stop drinking. This need can be as strong as the need for food or water and, although some people are able to recover from alcoholism without help, the majority of alcoholics need assistance. With treatment and support, many individuals are able to stop drinking and rebuild their lives. Scientists now believe that having an alcoholic family member makes it genetically more likely that if you choose to drink, you too may develop alcoholism, depending upon environmental factors. Research has shown, that perhaps the single most important factor in a person's use of alcohol may be the underlying emotional context of its use. People who use alcohol in order to cope with social and emotional discomfort may be greatly at risk of developing dependency. Some warning signals of alcohol abuse that may lead to alcoholism include a pattern of drinking that results in one or more of the following situations within a 12-month period:
Accepting the fact that help is needed for an alcohol problem may not be easy, but keep in mind that the sooner you get help, the better are your chances for a successful recovery. The type of treatment you receive depends on the severity of your alcoholism and the resources that are available in your community. Treatment may include detoxification (the process of safely getting alcohol out of your system), taking doctor prescribed medications, going to Alcoholics Anonymous and individual and/or group counseling. Because the support of family members is important to the recovery process, many programs also offer brief marital counseling and family therapy as part of the treatment process. Programs may also link individuals with vital community resources, such as legal assistance, job training, childcare and parenting classes. Relapses are very common and do not mean that a person has failed or cannot recover from alcoholism. Every day a recovering alcoholic has stayed sober is extremely valuable time both to the individual and to his or her family. If a relapse occurs, it is very important to try to stop drinking once again and to get whatever additional support you need to abstain from drinking. It is very important that you examine the situations that triggered your unhealthy drinking patterns and develop new ways of handling those situations. The Sidman Solution TM, has demonstrated success with numerous people suffering from alcohol addiction and quickly brought about significant relief, restoring their lives to balance and well being. Our cutting-edge therapy can relieve your attachment to alcohol quickly and easily through confidential individualized consultations. Contact Us Today to see how we can help you deal with your alcohol related problems.
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