Menu
More than 3 million people die yearly from alcohol abuse. Therefore, alcohol abuse is a serious problem.
Alcohol abuse is also the first step toward alcohol use disorder.
Also known as alcohol misuse, this refers to repeated patterns of excessive alcohol intake. Most people who abuse alcohol take a lot of drinks daily.
Alcohol abuse can harm your social and personal life. It can also affect productivity at work.
As earlier stated, alcohol abuse is also the first step towards alcohol use disorder (alcoholism). It can also have an impact on your health in the short and long term.
The effect of consistently abusing alcohol is usually felt in the body. A person who abuses alcohol might develop health complications such as
Prolonged excessive intake of alcohol can adversely affect bone density. This might lead to a longer healing time for injuries.
The danger with alcohol abuse is that most adverse effects are not felt immediately. So, people keep abusing alcohol until it is too late.
Knowing how to measure a drink is important in calculating the acceptable number of drinks. A drink is
Alcohol abuse refers to a few episodes of alcohol abuse. Sometimes, alcohol abuse can be consistent. However, alcohol addiction is a medical condition.
People who suffer from alcohol addiction experience intense cravings. In other words, they depend on alcohol to function. A person who abuses alcohol might not be dependent on it.
Alcohol abuse usually leads to addiction (alcoholism).
To relax and unwind after work or other activities
Diagnosis is usually carried out by a health care professional. They will ask several questions to ascertain if your condition has escalated to alcohol use disorder.
Questions they might ask include
As earlier stated, alcohol can have devastating effects on the body. In addition, it can also affect the absorption of important nutrients. One such nutrient is thiamine.
Thiamine maintains the functioning of the brain. When alcohol is misused, this problem becomes more pronounced.
Thus, supplements containing thiamine can be very helpful.
Exercise is also an important natural remedy. Doing regular aerobic workouts is great for recovery. Abusing alcohol can lead to dehydration. So, make sure you keep yourself hydrated.
Meditating and mindfulness exercises are also great. Activities such as yoga and visualization can help you refocus your thoughts.
FDA has provided guidelines concerning medication for alcohol abuse. Currently, there are three recommended drugs.
They are
Therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help adjust the person’s thinking pattern. Your healthcare expert might also recommend other forms of therapy.
Therapies usually go along with support groups and counseling. Support groups act as a form of good peer pressure.
These support groups usually meet in person or online. They can also be a great source of encouragement.
Counseling can help prevent relapses.
You can avoid alcohol abuse by following these tips
Contact your doctor if you feel you are abusing alcohol. Do not let it develop into alcohol use disorder (AUD). If you have a friend or family member that is abusing alcohol, encourage them to seek help.
The earlier they do, the better.
Alcohol abuse is a serious problem. Yet, it is just the first step toward alcohol use disorder which is much more serious.
So, seek medical help for your condition. Doing so will help you avoid the disastrous consequences that follow.
Get More Info By Filling Out The Form Below
Verify Your Insurance Benefits today.
Alyssa Mueller is an Associate Clinical Social Worker. She holds a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Community Mental Health from California State University of Fullerton as well as a Bachelors of Arts in Communication Studies with an emphasis on intercultural and interpersonal communication from California State University of Long Beach. Compassion, empowerment and unconditional positive regard are the foundations of her clinical practice, Alyssa has a passion for helping others and her priority is to hold space for clients to feel heard, to feel safe and to find fulfillment and self-love on their recovery journey. Alyssa specializes in addiction treatment, self-esteem building, mindfulness practices, grief and loss, trauma informed care, and self-compassion as well as individual and family therapy. She has extensive experience working with high risk populations in various clinical settings such as partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient care, outpatient treatment, schools, and community outreach. Alyssa uses a client centered and holistic approach to address the client as a whole person in order to help them to feel empowered and facilitate their confidence and independence.
Charee has worked in the recovery field for 10 years.Charee is dedicated to supporting and inspiring clients to live a healthy lifestyle filled with meaning and purpose.Charee has extensive clinical experience within the recovery field in both inpatient and outpatient settings.She specializes in working with individuals and families affected by the disease of addiction however she has also clinical experience in assisting individuals,couples and families in working through a variety of concerns,including: depression,anxiety,relationship & communication issues,substance abuse,grief & loss,trauma, life transitions, and many others.Charee works with each client to specialize their treatment plan with what works best for the client in a compassionate and effective way. She emphasizes the strength of every individual client and fosters an environment of personal growth and internal healing from a mind, body and spiritual approach.Charee received her Bachelor of Arts from Seton Hall University, Majoring in Psychology and Minoring in Women and Gender Studies, in addition to her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California.
I began my journey to recovery back in 2011 when I moved to California from New York.Along wiht my recovery and beginning a new way of life,I began to develop a heart for others struffling with sobriety.My journey to California was filled with many trials and lessons learned, but most of all, personal growht.I truly believe i would not have found success if I didn’t come to California.I started CPR as a way to work with people in recovery on a daily basis and it evolved into something much more beautiful. I have also come to realize that my own personal happiness and recovery depends on being involved in the lives of people in recovery. Helping others recover is a cornerstone of many 12 step programs, as it is here. Giving back to those still suffering, is the only way not to lose what you have gained. It is the paradox that we live by every day.
