For Your Information...

Are you afraid someone you know may be developing a problem with alcohol? This is a crucial time, and time is of the essence. Make sure that you approach the issue gently; research some methods of approach before you begin talking with your loved one. Addiction is a disease that keeps the addict in a state of denial, and they may be resistant to your efforts to help them. You cannot force them to seek help such as Alcohol Rehab, but being sensitive to their plight may just make a difference in saving their lives.

Alcoholism and addiction affects the whole family system and proper help will serve you to better understand these addiction issues. Substance abuse & drug and alcohol addiction involves ingesting or administering harmful substances to our bodies. It can be expected that the continued use of these substances will have negative effects on our bodies. For alcoholism, there are short and long term effects, both of which can be life threatening. Some long term effects include increased susceptibility to liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and other life threatening diseases.

The Medical Council on alcoholism defines alcohol dependence as the reliance on alcohol intake such as its withdrawal leads to physiological discomfort and/or physical disorders. The mainstay of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. This may be easier said than done. Domestic arguments may become more serious and frequent. There may be altercations or worse.

Over the past 20 years the admission of alcohol treatment departments in psychiatric hospitals has increased 25 fold. Approximately 1 in 5 male admissions to acute medical wards is directly or indirectly attributed to alcohol abuse.

Remember to always seek Professional Medical care and guidence before following any medical advise.

Bookmark to: