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THE RED FLAGS:5 SIGNS OF ALCOHOLISMQUIT ALCOHOL, BECOME FREE!
ALCOHOL IS THETHIRD LEADING CAUSE
OF THE GLOBAL BURDEN OFDISEASE AND INJURY
CENTRE FOR ADDICTION ANDMENTAL HEALTH STUDYFOUND CANADIANS DRINKMORE THAN 50% ABOVE THE
GLOBAL AVERAGE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE HASNOW COST THE CANADIAN
HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ABOUT$8 BILLION
WORSE, IT CLAIMS ASTAGGERING 47,000 LIVESIN CANADA EACH YEAR
5 signs ofalcoholism tolook out for
1. Lying About Drinking
2. Neglecting Responsibilities
3. Drinking to De-Stress
4. Blacking Out Regularly
5. Showing Signs of Dependency
Sign #1:Lying About
Drinking
Denial is very common
amongst people struggling with
a drinking problem
Many alcoholics and problem
drinkers often drink in secret
This can be tough on their loved
ones, as it’s hard to spot, but it’s a
sure sign that there’s a problem
Sign #2:Neglecting
Responsibilities
This is often caused by a shift in their
priorities; making obtaining and
using alcohol their primary focus
As alcohol use worsens, an individual
may not be physically or emotionally
well enough to maintain
responsibilities
While individuals who abuse alcohol
may not recognize a change, others
around them are more likely to notice
these changes
Sign #3:Drinking toDe-Stress
Many people often begin drinking as
a result of their habit of having a drink
to relax
If a person you know reaches for the
bottle after every stressful situation,
there’s a problem
For those who struggle with an
alcohol abuse disorder, utilizing
alcohol as a form of coping can
cause serious risk
Sign #4:Blacking Out
Regularly
If a person is blacking out regularly,
they are obviously in need of
alcohol rehab help
Blackouts are episodes of partial or
total loss of memory, where an
individual is capable of participating
in events which they cannot recall
Simply put, it’s what happens when a
person drinks too much
Sign #5:Showing Signsof Dependency
Once the person you know begins
showing signs of dependency, no
question remains
They need professional help of an
alcohol rehab
Individuals with an alcohol
dependence/use disorder will often
experience difficulty with
interpersonal relationships,
employment, finances, etc.
IF A PERSON EXPERIENCES ATLEAST THREE OF THESE SIGNSOF ALCOHOLISM, THEY AREALCOHOL DEPENDENT
THEY NEEDYOUR HELP ...
If you suspect a friend or a loved one may
have an alcohol problem, you need to help
them get into an alcohol rehab.
Why alcohol rehab?
Because trying to recover by themselves will
not be an easy task. It may work for short
periods of time and then you might relapse
bigger and badder. This can then turn
into a cycle.
We can helpyou ...
If you or someone you care about shows
signs of alcoholism, get in touch with our
trusted Ontario alcohol rehab centre today.
Our team of addiction experts have over
a 100 years of combined experience.
QUIT ALCOHOL, BECOME FREE!
Please don't hesitate to contact us ifyou have any questions
http://canadiancentreforaddictions.org/