Consequences of alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction in Vancouver, Kelowna, and Victoria, British Columbia by Options Okanagan Treatment Center in Kelowna, British Columbia treating alcohol and opiate addiction and recovery.
Recognizing Alcohol Abuse
Most people underestimate the potential hazards of drinking alcohol. This is mainly due to the fact that it is a socially acceptable substance – it is readily available at most stores, restaurants and other establishments and just about everybody indulges in alcoholic beverages.
The reality is however that alcohol is highly addictive and has a number of health and safety risks. The most common risk, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, is the development of Alcohol Use Disorder or AUD. People who crave alcohol, are prone to overindulging often and find it difficult or even impossible to stop, don’t know that these are signs that may be suffering from AUD. In fact, without intervention and proper treatment, it is unlikely that a person with AUD will be able to quit drinking on their own.
Parents and role models are another reason that alcohol use is so misunderstood. Children and adolescents learn from a young age that alcohol is acceptable and are prone to abusing the substance early on in life. This is highly detrimental as alcohol abuse in adolescents hinders brain growth and development. This results in stunted emotional growth and immaturity as well as other mental disorders such as memory loss, lack of concentration and problem solving difficulties as they reach adulthood.
Alcoholism contributes greatly to the high percentage of road accidents in North America. Every day, an estimated 30 people die in motor vehicle accidents that result from alcohol consumption. Alcohol abuse also has a direct affect on health and can cause instant death or have long term consequences that could be fatal. Heart, liver and other organ diseases are common in AUD patients.
On the other hand, not every person who uses alcohol is prone to becoming addicted. A number of risk factors are normally present in those that develop AUD. Genetic predisposition and self-medication are the primary risk factors to be aware of. Children of parents who have AUD are more likely to become dependent on alcohol. People suffering from mental or emotional disorders and use alcohol to manage their condition are also more prone to addiction.
Drinking from a young age is also a large contributing factor to developing a dependency on alcohol later in life. Adolescents who have their first drink under the age of 16 years may not necessarily develop an addiction but have an increased risk. Considering that over 8,000 to 10,000 children drink underage, this is a worrying statistic.
Treating Alcohol Abuse In Vancouver, BC
Alcohol abuse comes with one other disadvantage. Those under the influence of this addictive substance often believe that they can quit on their own, whenever they please. Statistics however reveal that only a small percentage of AUD sufferers have the ability to do this and even less have the ability to maintain their sobriety.
Alcohol abuse treatment is the most effective means for alcoholics to become sober and to avoid relapse. Treatment programs such as those offered by Options Okanagan Treatment Center in British Columbia may not provide a guarantee of success, but have definitively proven a higher success rate of rehabilitation from alcohol abuse. To find out more about this center and the treatment program, contact Options Okanagan at 855-335-0331 and speak to a qualified and experienced treatment counselor.
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Options Okanagan Alcohol Treatment Center
551 Sherrydale Crescent, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 2E6
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