Am I Too Young to be Addicted to Alcohol? Learn More.

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Am I Too Young to be Addicted to Alcohol? Learn More. – Archstone Behavioral Health

Many young people believe that they are too young to be addicted to alcohol. Alcohol addiction is about age, time spent drinking, and how much alcohol is consumed regularly. Alcoholism can happen at any age, and many teenagers drink heavily despite their parents’ efforts to stop it.

Signs That You Have Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol addiction is a disease that affects millions of people around the world. Alcoholics have cravings for alcohol, and their bodies build up a tolerance to it, requiring more and more every time to get drunk or high. Alcohol addiction can be caused by social pressures and genetic predisposition, which makes it even harder for those who suffer from this disorder because they’re likely struggling with both environmental factors and chemical imbalances within themselves. Here are some signs that you may have an alcohol problem:

  • You think about drinking all day long.
  • To cope with stress, anxiety, depression, you drink alcoholic beverages daily.-
  • Your friends don’t want to hang out with you anymore because your life revolves around going out drinking.
  • After work/school/home from a long day, you drink before doing anything else.-
  • Alcohol has become more important than your family and friends.- You try to quit drinking but find it too difficult.
  • Alcohol interferes with having healthy relationships in life.
  • When you wake up in the morning, alcohol is the first thing on your mind, even though you know that starting today will be trying for you because of withdrawal symptoms.
  • Alcohol is affecting your health.

Alcohol addiction can cause many other problems such as health issues, financial difficulties/bankruptcy due to spending money on drinks rather than necessities like food and shelter; legal troubles including DUI’s or DWI’s which carry heavy fines and jail time as well as losing driving privileges if convicted; loss of work meaning loss of income (which only exacerbates financial and legal problems); social isolation as friends and family members distance themselves from the addict. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is essential to seek help immediately because alcohol addiction can be deadly.

Treatment Options for Alcohol Abuse and Addiction At Archstone Behavioral Health

Alcohol abuse and addiction can be treated in various ways, depending on the severity of the condition and the individual’s specific needs. Some standard treatment approaches include:

  • Alcohol detoxification: This is the first step in treating alcohol addiction, and it involves ridding the body of all traces of alcohol. Detoxification can be done in a hospital setting or at home with medical supervision.
  • Alcohol rehabilitation: Rehabilitation programs provide intensive treatment for alcohol addiction, usually in a residential setting. Programs typically last from 30 to 90 days, although some people may need longer-term care.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): AA is a self-help group made up of people who have struggled with alcohol addiction and now support each other in their sobriety.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are available throughout the country, and alcoholics can also participate as part of treatment through Alcoholics Anonymous-approved rehabilitation centers or therapists.
  • Medications: Alcohol addiction is typically treated with a combination of medication and counseling. The most common medications used to treat this condition include disulfiram (Antabuse), naltrexone (Revia), and acamprosate calcium (Campral).
  • These drugs do not cure alcohol abuse or addiction but instead, reduce cravings for alcohol to easier maintain abstinence from drinking.
  • In addition, certain medicines may be prescribed to help control withdrawal symptoms during detoxification from alcohol use. In some cases, hospitalization may be required to ensure that a person’s health is monitored during detox.