Help For Drug and Alcohol Addiction
By Jennifer McDougall
Do you ever find yourself Googling, “Am I an alcoholic?” We hear from hundreds of people every day wondering if their drinking habits are excessive and have become a problem. But, unfortunately, if you have to ask if your drinking habits are a problem, they usually are.
Society glamorizes alcohol as a relief from stress or a busy workday. Social media instills the message that drinking alcohol is a reward for getting through another day or a “fun” way to pass the time with friends and family.
The problem with this idea is that alcohol is poison. Poisoning your body should never be looked at as a good or “fun” thing to do.
The typical consumption of alcohol is astonishing because binge drinking has become widely promoted and accepted, especially in the last few years, since the beginning of the pandemic. In addition, the peer pressure and media conditioning surrounding alcohol is toxic to our society.
Drinking problems don’t happen overnight; they gradually creep up on you and steal your health, happiness, career, and relationships.
“Unfortunately, when it comes to talking about alcohol, if you start banging on about the benefits of sobriety and questioning the norms of our drinking culture or the industry that perpetuates it, then you’re branded as a judgemental puritan on a high horse. So, to be clear, I’m genuinely allergic to horses, and I’m just offering up some thoughts.-Gooch, Millie. The Sober Girl Society Handbook
We all want to be happy, and when there is a concern about substance abuse, it’s always best to address it sooner rather than later.
If you have started questioning your relationship with alcohol, reach out for help today.
You can call Passages confidently, knowing there is no judgment or shame in asking for help. Our mission is to help people achieve better health and a life filled with joy and success. Don’t let alcohol continue to get in the way of your goals.
Call us today at 888–438–0596.
More About Passages Malibu
Passages is the industry leader in holistic non-12 Step addiction treatment. We have been treating people for nearly 20 years. Our professionals are highly trained in their prospective fields and constantly strive to offer the most innovative and effective therapy possible. We offer detox, residential treatment, and outpatient services. We accept most insurance plans.
