Many people may or may not be shocked to find out that alcoholism is the leading cause of death in many individuals, whether they had been drinking for a long time or not. The consumption of alcohol does in fact have long-term damaging effects on the body, which may lead to cancer or liver dysfunction, and there are many alcohol related death involving car accidents and accidental choking/vomiting during sleep. The Alcoholism Rehab Center El Paso, Texas provides support and guidance for individuals in this type of situation. It is imperative to get the word out there and make people knowledgeable about alcoholism and the imminent consequences that it poses.
Alcohol as a Drug
Unfortunately, alcohol is legal and is the most widely and frequently used drug in the world. The Alcoholism Rehab Center El Paso, Texas is trying their hardest to help individuals one at a time or in a group therapy setting, to free them from this horrible disease. In many people’s mind, alcohol is not considered a drug and is not dangerous therefore making the problem and denial of having an issue more widespread than it should be. Overall, alcohol as a substance is far more dangerous and takes more lives than illicit drugs do and it even takes lives of innocent people who may just be riding in a vehicle.
Highly Addictive
Alcohol is highly addictive and easy to attain. Most commonly known as a depressant, alcohol can act as both a stimulant and sedative depending on the amount that is consumed by an individual and how their body processes it. In general, low amounts of alcohol consumption will, but is not limited to:
• Increasing Blood Flow
• Accelerating the Heart
• Excite brain stem and spinal reflexes
• Increases the transmission and conduction of nerve impulses
These are considered the stimulant effects in low doses of consumption whilst the more that is consumed, the bodily effects change quite a bit, which can include, but are not limited to:
• Being imbalanced, unsteady movement
• Slurred speech accompanied by the inability to think clear headed or rationally
• Dizziness, nausea
• Breathing difficulties accompanied by blackouts
• Upset stomach and vomiting
Those are just to list a few.
Progressive Disease
Alcoholism Rehab Center El Paso, Texas recognizes and understands every aspect and dynamic that goes into the disease and is able to accommodate everyone’s needs no matter how severe or minimal the problem may be. Alcoholism does worsen over time and typically the person it is affecting starts to think that they have everything under control and is blind to see what is really going on. Their bodies may become independent on the drug itself to ‘properly function’ meaning they should seek professional help.
