Alcohol Detox: The First Step in Alcohol Treatment Centers

Alcohol Detox and Treatment

Alcohol Detox: The First Step in Alcohol Treatment Centers

 

Alcohol Detox and Treatment

Alcohol addiction can take over your life. For an alcoholic, drinking is no longer a fun activity to engage in, it becomes a tedious task. An alcoholic’s dependence has taken a hold over their body and will not let go without making him/her regret their decision of abstaining. Once the alcoholic is alcohol dependent, withdrawal symptoms are hiding and waiting to jump out and attack the alcoholic. Alcohol withdrawal is very painful and dangerous. Once faced with withdrawal symptoms, the alcoholic has two options:

  1. Continue drinking to avoid pain and unpleasant withdrawal symptoms but continue doing damage to their bodies.
  2.  Undergo an alcohol detox. Alcohol detox can help the alcoholic transition into a life of sobriety.

Alcohol detox eliminates toxins in the body caused by excessive amounts of alcohol. The length of the detox process can vary between 3-7 days depending on the individual and the seriousness of their alcohol dependence. During alcohol detox, the addict will be monitored by doctors, nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists to ensure that the addict is detoxing safely and comfortably and addressing any physical, mental or psychiatric issue or distress that may arise. An addict that decides to detox from alcohol at home is facing pain and danger as medical and psychological issues may arise putting the addict at great risk, including death.

Completing alcohol detox is just the beginning in alcohol treatment centers. After the alcohol detox process is completed, the alcoholic will move onto inpatient alcohol rehab. The addict will then begin to work on addressing the root of their addiction and learn coping strategies that will help them deal with triggers that lead to their drinking. At Recovery Connection, alcoholics can be linked with quality alcohol rehab centers with alcohol detox programs. Take the first step and call 866-812-8231 to begin your road to recovery today.

 

The Dangers of Alcohol Consumption during Pregnancy

Alcohol and Pregnancy

The Dangers of Alcohol Consumption during Pregnancy

The Dangers of Alcohol Consumption during Pregnancy

Alcohol and Pregnancy
There is no Safe Amount of Alcohol for the Fetus

A recent study conducted in Denmark found that moderate alcohol consumption during pregnancy resulted in no adverse effects on a child; however, there is controversy about these results. For a pregnant woman, the decision of drinking alcohol can impact the well-being of her unborn child as well as her own.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) states that there is no confirmed safe amount of alcohol that pregnant women can consume. There seems to be too many unanswered questions regarding fetal alcohol exposure. As of yet, experts do not know how much alcohol can cause fetal alcohol syndrome in an unborn child. This condition can cause many health problems for the fetus such as heart defects, poor muscle tone and mental retardation. In addition, the study that was conducted only followed children up to 5 years of age. This still leaves uncertainty for when these children reach adolescence.

For many pregnant women, giving up drinking alcohol for nine months may not be a difficult task, yet many women struggle with abstaining from alcohol. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), approximately 5.3 million women in the U.S. have a drinking problem that affects health, safety, and general well-being. If the thought of not drinking alcohol seems impossible, especially when pregnant, then you may be addicted to alcohol. Seeking treatment at an alcohol treatment center can save your life and the life of your unborn child. Call Recovery Connection at 866-879-6715
to begin motherhood healthy and sober.

Adele Discloses about Alcohol Abuse

Adele and Alcohol Problem

Adele Discloses about Alcohol Abuse

Adele and Alcohol Problem
Adele Discloses about Alcohol Abuse

Grammy winning singer Adele is best known for her amazing soulful voice and songs. However, her life has not been an easy one as she has experienced heartbreak. In an upcoming biography coming out soon, Adele admits that she had a serious alcohol problem in the past. Her drinking became such a problem that it almost destroyed her promising career.

Many people struggling with alcohol problems can link the start of their addiction with traumatic events or hardships in their life. For Adele, there were many events in her life that may have contributed to her drinking. Adele shares that her father had alcohol problems and walked out on the family when she was three years old which deeply affected her. In addition, the singer has had a string of bad relationships that ended in heartbreak. She began to drink heavily to cope with the pain she felt from her failed relationships.

For individuals struggling with alcohol addiction, their drinking may start affecting their work performance and their health. Adele reports that she was drinking so much that on one occasion she forgot the words to her songs as she went on stage to perform. She also reported that she couldn’t wake up in time for work or she missed work altogether. Her persistent hangovers were affecting her voice as she stated that her voice was “never in form.” It seemed that everything she had worked for, including her gifted voice was slipping away due to her alcohol abuse.

Oftentimes, people who become dependent on alcohol require alcohol detox and alcohol rehabilitation to break the chains of addiction. For Adele, having surgery to repair her overworked vocal chords made her stop drinking and she is now committed to living a healthier life. Hopefully Adele can keep from going back to a life of alcohol abuse.

Get help for your addiction before physical consequences put your life, career, relationships and commitments in jeopardy. Attending an alcohol and drug rehab facility will give you the best chance to turn your life around and prevent further damage done by substance abuse. Call a Recovery Connection coordinator today to speak with one of our addiction specialists. Our trained staff will help you find the best treatment center to fit your needs.