Alcohol is VERY dangerous and popular. Its effects are numerous and deadly. Legal troubles and the cirrhosis of the liver are only two of the effects. Over time the cirrhosis can lead to liver failure.

There are two categories: short and long term. Some times the effects clear up… other times the effects NEVER clear up. The first aspect to go is the concentration of the alcoholic. That is the first sign. Blackouts are the second sign. Blackouts put the addict into a dreamless state, but to anyone else the alcoholic looks awake and alert. Other times the alcoholic will do things that he/she does not remember. Just like heroin, alcoholism is poison to the body. Effects also happen outside the body, not just inside. Two outside problems are legal and relationship troubles. People who are addicted usually have trouble managing their lives. This effect is devastating. Most alcoholics find themselves homeless or in jail. Users sometime drive drunk and kill someone. There IS a saying about this: “Never Drink and Drive.

Just like heroin, the Spencer Recovery Center also provides treatment on alcohol. There are different aspects and stages and types of treatment. Examples are long term, short term, inpatient, and outpatient.

The first stage of treatment is the detox, which is necessary. The detox may be difficult and uncomfortable for the patient. Some times the detox is even fatal! Usually the body reacts violently when the alcohol is taken out of the system. The reaction may be fatal, too. Most of the time the body convulses and the patient feel nauseous. It is best to do the detox with treatment facility.

There are three different aspects. The first aspect is the medical aspect- a doctor (for example) will assist our patient to ensure safety.

The second aspect of treatment is the physical aspect- a nutritionist will make a meal plan to help the body. If the body is well fed then the detox usually goes more smoothly.

The third aspects the emotional aspect- counselors help the addict with the area of emotions. Most of the time the user will become extremely emotional. Our staff can help the abuser move through emotions. This allows the staff to begin the healing process.

The SECOND STAGE of the treatment is the recovery. The patient needs to work him/her-self emotionally. When the emotional problem is gone there’s a better chance in staying sober, BUT even though the addict is sober the disease does NOT go away.

The THIRD STAGE of the alcohol treatment is a meeting with addicts is the patient’s hometown. This makes up a support group. This is the best defense, because then the now sober addict has somewhere to go to when the treatment is over.

The treatment WORKS- it’s the first line of defense against alcoholism. IF IT IS TOO LATE THE TREATMENT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE. So call a treatment center and save your loved ones life.

The withdrawal occurs when the drug is not in the body’s system. Every addict who wants to be sober has to undergo the withdrawal. Naturally, the withdrawal is uncomfortable. Since the abuser had relied on alcohol, the toxic became part of the body’s chemistry. This is a MAJOR PROBLEM, because the withdrawal can throw the chemical make-up off track. The alcohol becomes the ruler of emotions. It can cause emotional pain. Alcoholism takes a heavy toll on the addict’s body.

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