When to Seek Alcohol Rehab
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) about 14 million people in the United States abuse alcohol or are addicted to alcohol, and over 100,000 people die each year due to alcohol-related incidences. The time to seek alcohol rehab is now, as no New Jersey resident wants to become a statistic. While alcohol advertising often suggests that you could be happy or a social success when you drink, there is never a positive spin to how our culture perceives alcoholics and alcoholism. We promote alcohol and alcohol use while ignoring or stereotyping those who need help.
Physical Signs of Alcohol Addiction in New Jersey Residents
New Jersey alcoholics do not always fit the stereotype of a person sitting on a street corner drinking from a brown paper bag. In fact many alcoholics have steady jobs, live in good neighborhoods and attend community events. It is important to look for the physical signs of alcohol abuse to determine if alcohol rehab help is needed. Signs include the following:
- Being distracted or unfocused
- Bloodshot eyes
- Dilated pupils
- Tremors in the hands
- Exaggerated or slurred speech
- Gaining or losing a significant amount of weight
- Lethargy
These physical signs are observable, but the internal damage is often much more significant. Alcohol damages the liver which can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, liver cancer and death. Alcohol can also cause inflammation and infections in the internal organs leading to pneumonia, kidney and urinary tract infections and kidney failure. Alcohol increases your blood pressure, can damage your cardiovascular system and puts you at risk for heart failure or stroke.
Benefits of Alcohol Rehabilitation for New Jersey Residents
A quality alcohol rehab center can help New Jersey residents restore their health. Rehab will include medically supervised detox in a restful environment, healthy food and exercise programs and individual and group therapy that focuses on the underlying causes of alcohol abuse.
Alcohol Treatment Resources for New Jersey Residents
Learning about all of the rehab options that are available to you can be overwhelming, and we want to help you determine the most appropriate alcohol rehabilitation services for you. Call our toll-free number any time; we are available 24 hours a day to answer any questions you might have about alcohol rehab. We are here to help.
