Finding the right drug rehab
treatment and the right drug rehab facility is vital in treating drug
addiction in young people and adults. Insurance may cover some or all
of your drug
rehab expenses. Also, not all drug rehabilitation programs will accept insurance,
therefore it is extremely important to check with your insurance provider to
determine if you are covered and if so, how much coverage you qualify for.
Alcoholism as a Disease, Not a Weakness
by: David Chandler
Alcoholism is a disease in which drinkers have lost the
ability to control their drinking, leading to physical and mental harm and loss
of ability to behave in a socially acceptable manner. Alcoholism is a chronic,
progressive, pathological condition that affects the nervous and digestive
system, caused by the inability to stop drinking despite adverse consequences
such as loss of job, family, and health. The disease is potentially fatal,
however the most disturbing and debilitating part of alcoholism is the loss of
self-respect, the possible job loss, and the toll it takes on the alcoholics
family. There is also indication that there may be a genetic component with
alcoholism.
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence defines alcoholism as
characterized by “impaired control over dinking…and distortions in thinking,
most notably denial.” This means that for many alcoholics, they are unable to
make a decision to stop drinking without the help of others.
Symptoms of the disease include but are not limited to sneaking drinks, lying
about the amount consumed, irritability when alcohol is not available, mood
swings, loss of appetite, a puffiness of the face, job loss and a high number of
traffic tickets.
Family members need to develop an awareness of the disease and talk with the
alcoholic. Most alcoholics are in denial and talking to the person about their
disease can be very difficult. Choose a time when the person is sober. In
addition, talking to the person after an alcoholic problem as occurred, such as
a family argument, or a drunken driving ticket, for example, may be a good time
to talk. Unfortunately waiting for a problem to occur from alcoholic behaviors
can have serious consequences.
Family members coping with an alcoholic or addict can cause a great deal of
stress in the family life. Therefore, there are support groups for Al-Alteen for
children and teenagers. Al-Anon is for the spouse or loved one that has to cope
with an alcoholic. These groups teach family members on how to cope with the
alcoholic and process their emotions.
There are studies that want you to believe that alcoholism is not a disease.
They are wrong. Alcoholism is a disease and while there is no cure, it is
treatable. If it were not a disease, insurance companies would not pay for
treatment.
About The Author
David Chandler
For more information, visit: http://www.AlcoholismInfoCenter.com
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