Fix the Problem of Alcohol Abuse
Have you ever known anyone that you felt drank just a little too
much and a little too often? Maybe that person is a good friend
of yours, maybe it's your father or maybe it's you. Whatever the
case, alcoholism doesn't just affect the person doing the
drinking, it affects all involved.
Alcoholism is a silent killer; it's not well known like many
other diseases and it's often left untreated until its victim
dies from cirrhosis of the liver. There are millions of people
across the world that suffer from alcohol abuse but feel
helpless to fix the problem or aren't able to even realize it
has gotten out of control.
Willpower alone is not enough to beat alcoholism. Someone might
have the desire to quit, but with withdrawal symptoms that
include shaking, sweating and nausea, it can often be quite
compelling just to have a drink instead.
Also, if you're the child of an alcoholic or the disease runs in
your family, it can be even harder for you. Alcoholism literally
flows through your veins and you must try even harder to beat
it.
So, if you or someone you know suffers from alcohol abuse, it's
time to intervene. You must first realize that there is no true
cure for this disease. To truly heal and recover completely, an
alcoholic cannot drink again- ever. This is because alcohol
abusers cannot handle "just" having a drink of wine or "just"
having a margarita like other people can. Relapses are very
common with alcoholics for this very reason. The temptation to
have a drink is very strong and it takes and even stronger and
immensely determined person to beat this disease.
Fortunately, there are many great organizations you can contact
to get information on treatment and preventative measures to
help save your life if you're the alcohol abuser or pass it on
to someone you know. You can find these organizations in your
local phone book or on the internet. Don't wait, take that step
today and reclaim your life.