As strange as it may sound, some alcoholics need a good reason to enter a potentially life-saving alcohol rehab program. There are, however, more than a few key reasons why those who struggle with alcohol need to enter an addiction treatment as soon as possible. Consider the following information if you, or someone you love has developed a substance abuse problem with alcohol.
Reasons to Enter Alcohol Rehab
?For your health ? There are a multitude of health problems directly related to alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction. Individuals who begin drinking heavily at a young age, and continue on with the behavior through their adult lives are particularly susceptible to illnesses that include:
oLiver failure ? Liver disease is the number one cause of death among alcoholics in the United States
oHeart disease ? Heart failure and heart disease rates are both significantly higher than rates found in non-drinkers
oSuicide ? Alcoholics have a higher rate of suicide than the general population (related to the alcohol-induced depression that many experience).
?For your mind ? In addition to the physical health problems that come with alcoholism there are also psychological problems that those who engage in this addictive behavior may experience during the course of their problem. The psychological issues run the gamut from mild to severe and can include:
oWithdrawal symptoms when not drinking alcohol
oIrritability and moodiness
oAnger-related issues that can lead to fights and spousal abuse
oBlackouts in which the individual cannot remember stretches of time during their binge drinking episodes
oIsolation and withdrawal from friends and family
?For your family ? Alcoholics are not just putting their own lives at risk, they also may be putting their family's safety in harm's way as a result of their addiction. Individuals who are addicted to alcohol tend to be much more violent than non-drinkers ? which can manifest itself as spousal abuse or child abuse. Also, alcoholics engage in more self-destructive behavior that makes them a potential danger to society, most notably driving while under the influence of alcohol. Consider the following statistics regarding drinking and driving in the United States:
oDuring 2006, there were almost 14,000 traffic fatalities that were linked to drunk driving
oIn that same year, 1,706 children were killed in traffic accidents where the consumption of alcohol was involved
oAlmost 40% of all traffic-related fatalities are due to alcohol consumption by the driver of one of the vehicles involved.
?For your career ? Work performance often suffers as a result of alcohol addiction. Alcoholics tend to drink throughout the course of the day, including before and during work hours which can have a decidedly negative impact on performance. People who drink to excess will begin to show up late for work and may fall behind on projects. Soon, they may find that a once-budding career is heading to the unemployment line instead of the corner office.
Michael's House is a residential drug and alcohol rehab treatment facility located in Palm Springs, California. Contact Michael's House today for more information about their life-saving alcohol addiction treatment programs.
