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Alcohol Addiction
Do you wake up in the morning thirsting for alcohol instead of a cool glass of water? Do you hide bottles of liquor in unsuspecting places around your home? Do you need a cocktail to deal with every stressful situation? Has drinking alone become more important than dinner with family? Alcoholism wreaks havoc on the body, mind, and relationships, but our Lighthouses, Christian Transitional Restoration Homes can enable you to take action to turn away from alcohol now!
Alcohol Addiction: A Devastating Need to Drink
This disease of dependence is pervasive, stealing life,
and love. As alcoholics rely on drinks, they displace supportive friendships. With the one focus of getting intoxicated, addicts can’t be there for others, because they don’t know how to take care of themselves in healthy ways. They’ve forgotten what it means to be concerned with someone else’s needs rather than their own.
As their connections to others deteriorate, their bodies also suffer. From liver disease to stroke, excessive drinking will make you physically sick. Illness can strike at any moment, and while getting to the point of alcohol dependence may be a gradual process, it still can sneak up on people. Alcoholism is a truth that’s hard to accept, and no one wants to be told that they’ve lost control, are vulnerable, and are in desperate need of help. Although an alcoholic’s addiction is transparent to others, it’s hard to overcome one’s own disbelief, even if it’s slowly killing them.
But with the right type of support, awareness and recovery are within close reach. A safe place can save you from alcoholism and an early death, so don’t hesitate to call Lighthouses, Christian Transitional Restoration Homes (941)348-5901 to begin immediately.
Alcohol Addiction: Alcoholism’s Affect on Others
Alcohol can also have a Jekyll-and-Hyde effect on an individual. The soft-tempered person can become verbally or physically abusive. The person who was once gentle is now disgruntled. He who was once caring is now indifferent. He who was once cautious is now reckless. These transformations don’t have to be permanent, as long as awareness leads to seeking assistance for alcoholism.
But when we’re intent on hurting ourselves, it often takes a disaster to open our eyes to destructive behaviors. And one of the many potential alcohol-related tragedies is a car accident. According to the National Institute of Health, alcohol has a role in 40% of traffic deaths. At that moment of impact, more than glass gets shattered – lives are forever lost or irreparably changed. If the drunk driver dies, his or her family and friends are left feeling guilty that they didn’t do enough to stop the drinking. If the drunk driver survives, he or she will carry the guilt around every day. These are tragic events that can’t be reversed, but are preventable.
