Alcohol Rehab

Alcohol and the Price on Your Mental Health

Let’s take a brief look at alcohol as it relates to your mental health. Alcohol is considered to be socially acceptable/addictive and therefore the chance of abuse/misuse is high.  Many people who are suffering from anxiety use alcohol or other drugs to find relief from their pain. Alcohol in small amounts can cause a euphoric sensation and relieve stress for short periods of time. On the other hand alcohol can also induce stress through the release of hormones in the body. Alcohol has also been shown to cause the user to feel depressed and no longer be effective in relieving stress or anxiety. Other negative effects of alcohol on the body include but are not limited to: addiction, physiologic damage to organs and brain, depression and hopelessness. In short the negative aspect outweighs the positive. No one has ever cured or managed their anxiety by consuming alcohol; it is simply a poor choice. If you are presently using this method to deal with your anxiety, STOP. You will have to make this decision yourself. There are many health care professionals to access if you feel this is becoming a problem for you.

In small amounts (1 drink per day) studies have shown alcohol to be beneficial to your general health, but there is a fine line and not everyone can drink alcohol on a daily basis without having physical damage to your body or a psychological problem in the form of an addiction. When first consumed, alcohol acts like a mild stimulant. You may feel euphoric and energetic. As we consume more our body cannot process the alcohol as quickly as we consume it. As the amount increases it begins to depress body systems which ultimately can lead to coma and death. Long term use of alcohol damages organs in the body, creates family issues, employment problems that can lead to poor mental health. Without treating these addictions you will never be able to control your anxiety. Alcohol will make you depressed and lazy. It will make you make excuses for your behaviour. Alcohol use will hurt people you love but will mask your guilt and shame. If you have an addiction get treated for it. Stop making excuses and being in denial, you are only putting off the inevitable, a long hard life of mental health and physical problems