Alcohol is a major component in gatherings or dates with family, friends, and loved ones. Alcohol is synonymous with special events such as weddings, parties, and holidays. For many people, alcohol is associated with having fun. Alcohol acts as a way to cope with stress. Alcohol dependency and addiction destroys relationships, generates mental and physical health complications, and leads to job loss.
Alcohol affects your brain and the way it controls major organs in your body. Alcohol abuse causes liver damage, heart failure, and is linked to some cancers. Alcohol addiction leads to overdose, alcohol poisoning, and early death. Movement, speech, coordination, vision, and critical thinking skills are impaired. Intoxication leads to motor vehicle accidents, which many times are deadly.
Certain factors contribute to an alcohol addiction. Genetics, home environment, and mental health can put a person at high risk of developing an addiction. Sometimes people use alcohol as stress relief. Alcohol is a depressant and increases symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
Alcohol dependency differs for each person and depends on how much alcohol is consumed, duration of use, and physical health. Treatment for alcohol addiction can be tailored to your needs. An addiction counselor can help decide what treatment works best for each person.
The first step in treatment for alcohol addiction is admitting that you have a problem with alcohol. This is difficult for some people to acknowledge because they are in denial. Sometimes families arrange an intervention with their loved one through the guidance of an intervention specialist. Family and friends are given the opportunity to encourage their loved one to get help. A strong network of people who show support throughout their loved one’s progress helps build confidence and self-worth.
Mental health conditions are linked to alcohol addiction. If you have a mental illness and an addiction to alcohol, Cypress Lakes Lodge offers dual diagnosis treatment that treats mental health and addiction. Staff at Cypress Lakes Lodge are committed to the health and well-being of every client. Do not wait. Make a call today. Embrace the opportunity to live substance-free.
Cypress Lakes Lodge offers treatment for substance addiction, addictive behavior, dual diagnosis, and mental health conditions. The program encompasses holistic addiction therapy for the mind, body, and soul. The focus is on physical, mental, and emotional well-being by generating the balance of life-enriching treatment, wellness, and healthy sober relationships that are sustainable. Call us to get started: 877-938-1577