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 The 6 Most Common Causes of Alcoholism

Defining what causes alcoholism isn’t always an easy task, but we can start by saying this condition is a result of the combination of different factors, such as genetics, psychology, and a person’s environment.  There are many reasons why people drink alcohol. However, a person is more likely to become addicted to this substance if they are influenced by at least one of the aforementioned risk factors.  In this article, we’re going to go over the six leading causes of alcohol abuse, as well as answer questions such as what makes someone an alcoholic and what makes alcohol addictive.  Stressful Situations Why do people drink alcohol? Although not everybody turns to alcohol to find relief after a stressful day, some people are more likely to take up the habit of having more than just one drink after a hard situation. Having an intense and stressful life is a risk factor for alcoholism that might lead a person to become addicted to alcohol.  In order to avoid this, it can be useful to find a healthy method to de-stress, such as exercising or reading a book.  Starting to Drink at an Early Age In some cases, starting to drink at a young age is a part of what makes a person an alcoholic, effects of teenage drinking can lead to a future addiction to alcohol. Drinking alcohol frequently can potentially increase the body’s tolerance level toward the substance, consequentially forcing a person to drink more and more from time to time […]

How To Make An Alcohol Intervention

How To Make An Alcohol Intervention

When it comes to alcohol abuse, it is quite common to have an alcohol intervention. These often work and can help those who really need it. An alcohol intervention is when you and your family or an intervention specialist try to find a time to talk to someone you may believe is suffering from alcohol abuse. It can be either formal or informal when it comes to intervention. This just depends on the person you are trying to intervene for. There are a few different things that are the goal of intervention. –    To change beliefs, attitudes, skills, and knowledge of the person. –    To increase social support and cooperation for someone. –    To get the person into rehab and on their way to recovery. Do Alcohol Interventions Work? Yes, alcohol interventions do actually work. This is because plenty of people who abuse alcohol can’t admit that they have a real problem. They might be too caught up in their desire to keep drinking and not see the real issues that they cause. A way to help convince a loved one or friend that they have a problem is by having an intervention. Often having an intervention specialist along is the best way to get the results that you want. Someone who is properly trained in staging interventions is important because you don’t want to say the wrong thing accidentally. If you say the wrong thing, then you can end up turning it into a bad confrontation and make your […]

Alcoholism in the Family: The Effect on Children

Along with the health issues that can arise from it, alcohol abuse can lead to many more issues outside the realm of the abuser’s body. It can affect relationships, it can hurt friendships, and perhaps worst of all, it can seriously hurt marriages and family. This includes how it can lead to lasting effects on children. Alcohol abuse can lead to conflicts within a marriage. This can manifest in a variety of ways from infidelity, domestic violence, financial issues, and other forms of spousal estrangement. This, in turn, can affect the way that children grow. In the eyes of the children, they may find themselves not getting the attention they need from their parents because they’re too busy dealing with one another in the midst of alcohol abuse. At other times, it’s the complete opposite, and we hear stories of children receiving the absolute wrong kind of attention in the form of physical and emotional abuse. This often leads to children suffering from emotional problems, possible trauma, and it can linger on with them even as they grow into adulthood. When these children reach adulthood, they may suffer from an increased risk of alcohol abuse, terrible mood swings, and even repeated behaviors that were initially exhibited by their parents who were under the influence of alcohol. In the end, it becomes a cycle of sorts when alcoholism involves the children. Children suffering in homes of alcoholism may also suffer in other ways. Children may start to fail in school when […]

Methods of Treatment

At The “Ludovic-Giuly” Alcohol Treatment & Rehab of Riverside, we offer a wide variety of tools and resources to assist people with recovery. We recognize that all people have different lifestyles and needs, which is why we aim for flexibility with the treatment plans that we have developed for those looking to recover.

Am I an Alcoholic?

Alcohol use is popular, and the symptoms of a serious drinking problem are often overlooked due to how common alcohol abuse has become in the united states. However, there are a few signs and symptoms that you may want to pay attention if you are concerned that you or somebody that you care about may be developing a serious drinking problem that could be leading into alcoholism.  If you at a point that you are questioning it, chances are that you do in fact have a problem with alcohol abuse.

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