Alcoholism

The Facts About Alcoholism

Alcohol is a popular drug in the United States.  And, yes, it is a drug.  Unlike many drugs, however, moderate consumption of alcohol is not dangerous for most adults.  The problem is that about 17.6 million Americans suffer from alcoholism, which means that they are abusing the drug of alcohol, and causing problems with their own health.
Let’s go over some other facts about alcoholism:

• Alcoholism is a disease
• The risk of alcoholism runs in families
• Alcoholism cannot be cured
• ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT WORKS!

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What is Alcoholism?

Now that we know some of the facts about alcoholism, let’s take a closer look at what this addiction entails. 
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcoholism is a disease that includes the following four symptoms:

• Craving: the strong feeling that you have to have a drink.
• Loss of Control: not being able to cut yourself off after you start drinking.
• Physical Dependence: experiencing physical problems, such as headaches or nausea, when you stop drinking.
• Tolerance: when you need to drink more and more alcohol in order to feel “drunk” or “high”.

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The Dangers of Alcoholism

Alcoholism can cause a variety of health problems.  Most serious of these, of course, is death.  However, any type of alcohol abuse can cause serious health complications.  Sadly, most people suffering from alcoholism fail to understand how dangerous the drug is.  Usually, they do not believe that they are addicted, and they think they can stop drinking whenever they want.
Here are some of the dangers of alcoholism:

• Liver Disease
• Brain Damage
• Memory Loss
• “Wet Brain” (the brain no longer functions correctly)

Alcoholism can also cause some very scary mental effects, as well.  The cravings that an alcoholic feel can cause him or her to try to get alcohol by any means necessary.  This can bring about some very drastic personality changes in the person.

Time to Get Help

If you or someone you know is suffering from alcoholism, do not wait to get help.  Alcoholism is a disease, and it cannot be cured.  You cannot beat it on your own, no matter how strong you think you are.  You need help.
That’s where Stepping Stone comes in.  Stepping Stone’s alcoholism treatment program is one of the very best in the country.  Every single one of our patients receives a custom program designed to treat the individual.  We know that every person is different, and we know how hard it is to beat alcoholism. 
We also know how important the family is in this process.  That is why we offer a program for the families of our patients to help them through the alcoholism treatment process.  Our goal is to heal the wounds caused by this terrible disease, and help families rebuild their lives – together.

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