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Alcoholism and Treatment
Alcohol addiction is an involuntary disability with genetic, psychological,
and environmental factors influencing its development and symptoms. It persists
over time with physical, psychological, and emotional impairments often cumulating
as drinking continues. Denial becomes an integral part of the disease and a
key obstacle to recovery.
Alcohol abuse can amplify the risk for the liver, esophagus, throat, and larynx
(voice box) cancers. Heavy drinking can also cause immune system problems, brain
damage, liver cirrhosis, and harm to the fetus during pregnancy. In addition,
risk of death from automobile accidents and injuries at work increases with
misuse of alcohol. Furthermore, both homicides and suicides are more likely
to be committed by people who have been under the influence of heavy alcohol.
Medically supervised detoxification is critical with severe alcoholics as seizures
can occur from withdrawals. Long term recovery is dependent on an effective
drug detox program, drug rehab and
alcohol rehab program instilling effective coping skills into the individual.
For more information or assistance in getting help for yourself or loved one
call 800-559-9503.
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