Despite giant steps towards the identification and treatment of alcoholism, and addiction in general, there are still substantial obstacles in the way of preventing and treating alcohol addiction.

According to Dr. Drew Pinsky, a board-certified addictionologist and relationship expert, addiction is a brain disease. This disease is due to the neurochemical imbalances seen in the brains of alcoholics.

By definition, alcoholism is a chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors. The disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with alcohol, use of alcohol despite adverse consequences associated with alcohol use, and distortions in thinking -- most notably denial. Addiction is the only disease that generates criticism against the sufferer unlike those suffering from other chronic relapsing disorders, such as diabetes or heart disease. Alcoholism is a disease that lends itself to study in animals due to similar brain regions, allowing for animal models of alcoholism, paving the way for increased research into the biological mechanism underlying addiction.

Doctors are often fearful to bring up the issue of alcohol use because they may not have the tools to deal with this disease and because of the denial of patients. This leads to the unmet educational needs of primary care physicians on available treatments and diagnostic training. Due to the still-evolving understanding of alcohol dependence, many physicians are still unclear as to the treatment and management of such patients.

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Does Alcohol Affect Older People Differently?

Alcohol's effects do vary with age. Slower reaction times, problems with hearing and seeing, and a lower tolerance to alcohol's effects put older people at higher risk for falls, car crashes, and other types of injuries that may result from drinking.

Older people also tend to take more medicines than younger people. Mixing alcohol with over-the-counter or prescription medications can be very dangerous, even fatal. More than 150 medications interact harmfully with alcohol. In addition, alcohol can make many of the medical conditions common in older people, including high blood pressure and ulcers, more serious. Physical changes associated with aging can make older people feel "high" even after drinking only small amounts of alcohol. So even if there is no medical reason to avoid alcohol, older men and women should limit themselves to one drink per day.

If you are looking for a comprehensive alcoholism treatment program, Cove Center for Recovery premier Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers is the solution for you. From Intervention to  Recovery After Care, Cove Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers provides unique programs helping patients  to recognize the origin of the problem that caused the need to self-medicate. Learning how to deal with these problems results in facing situations instead of avoiding them and reduces the chance of relapse. 

Reach out to us. Recovery from addiction is just a click or a phone call away.

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Addiction Can Affect Anyone: Celebrity Status

Battling an addiction whether addicted to alcohol, drugs, and or both, is not an easy process. Many people struggle with substance abuse problems and even after receiving a form of help, they relapse. Addiction is a serious problem and with the right treatment, a person can be cured. Most people who suffer from an addiction, never thought that they would become addicted to a substance, however that is a large misconception within our society. Addiction and substance abuse can happen to anyone. Addiction does not discriminate against class, social status, economic status, or race; addiction can affect everyone.

In fact even celebrities such as pro-athletes, Lindsay Lohan, Anna Nicole Smith, and other famous people fall victim of addiction.  Former NFL player, Thomas Henderson, admits to the hardship of overcoming his alcohol and drug addiction. He had treatment and still twenty-seven years later, has support groups that he attends. He looks at the situation as managing his propensity to abuse substances. This super bowl winner explains that even though drug abusers believe that the people around them do not know about their substance abuse problem, they do notice and become aware. Henderson encourages those who struggle with substance abuse problems to seek the proper treatment in order to regain control of their situation and lives, before it is too late. Drug abuse and addiction, not only affects the user, but also all the people around the user.   

If you or someone you know is struggling with prescription drug abuse or addiction and is in need of help, Cove Center for Recovery - Addiction Treatment Center offers a flexible and affordable addiction treatment program. Our aim is to treat the whole person, and not just an isolated symptom. During the treatment process we will work with the client to identify the factors that may have contributed to you drug abuse – home, work, relationships and medical history. We also believe that families have a vital role to play in the recovery process, and each addiction treatment program has a place for family participation, to educate them in the treatment process and to equip them for their role as supporters.

Reach out to us. Recovery from addiction is just a click or a phone call away. If the information you are looking for is not found here and you need immediate attention you may contact us:

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