Myths About Alcohol Abuse

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8 Myths about Alcohol Abuse
It seems that myths continue to swirl around the subject of alcohol abuse. Separating fact from fiction is an important educational tool for everyone. As many already know, social drinking may sometimes transform into trouble drinking. When false-truths about alcohol are learned, a better understanding on this drug is revealed.

Myth #1: “Alcohol boosts energy and stamina.” Truth: Considered a drug, alcohol is actually a depressant. This means it has the ability to decrease your energy levels and impairs physical movement, speaking, and cognitive levels. Myth #2: “When an alcohol abuser tells others they can stop drinking at any time, they will.” Truth: Perhaps they can, but this is usually not the case. Those who have a historical drinking pattern may use variations of this phrase to continue drinking. In essence, it’s their denial dealing mechanism. They will continue to drink while subconsciously telling themselves they are in control and can stop at any time. When an abuser of alcohol wants to stop drinking, they will reach out for help. Myth #3: “When a drinker switches from wine, beer, then to liquor, they are less likely to feel the effects of alcohol.” Truth: It’s all the same. Be it drinking liquor, beer or wine, it’s the blood alcohol concentration percentage (BAC) which determines the level of alcohol in the bloodstream. Myth #4: “Drinking alcohol is nothing compared to taking drugs - alcohol causes less damage to the body.” Truth: Alcohol is a drug; and, it is considered dangerous in terms of injury and death to oneself and others in motor vehicle accidents, alcohol-related health illnesses, and challenges at home, school and work. Myth #5: “Alcoholism begins in the adult years and not younger than that.” Truth: Alcohol abusers can begin as early as teenagers due to the amount and length of time they have been consuming alcohol. Age has nothing to do with it. Myth #6: “If someone doesn’t drink alcohol every single day then they are not an alcoholic.”

Truth: An abuser of alcohol is not determined by how often they drink or what they drink, like beer. A person with a drinking problem is defined on how their alcohol habit affects their personal, professional, school or home life. If alcohol is creating a problem in these areas then it is a problem. An abuser may drink in the evening, weekends, or every day - and the drinking amount can vary. People are different. Once again, it’s how alcohol affects every aspect of their life. Myth #7: “If someone goes to work or school regularly then they are not an alcohol abuser.” Truth: There are a considerable amount of alcohol abusers who are retaining steady jobs and finishing up their coursework at school. Yet, high-functioning alcoholics are still putting themselves and others at risk. The side-effects of alcohol will rear its head one day. Myth #8: “Consuming a large meal before drinking alcohol will help keep someone sober and in better control.” Truth: It may take longer for the alcohol to get into the bloodstream, but it will get there. And those blood alcohol concentration percentages will end up being the same. Despite having a full meal, impaired physical and mental capabilities will be present. These popular myths, along with others, can be sidetracking. The truth of the matter is that alcohol isn’t self-targeting - it affects everyone who knows and cares about someone abusing alcohol. For more information about california drug rehab and alcohol addiction visit Miramar Laguna Beach

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