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What are the Consequences of Crippling Alcoholism

Alcoholism that is crippling is also known as high-functioning alcoholism. It's a term that describes someone who can't function because of their alcohol usage. Someone with severe alcoholism has been a long-term, heavy drinker whose body has been harmed by alcohol abuse.

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What are the Consequences of Crippling Alcoholism

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  1. Journey Hillside Tarzana What are the Consequences of Crippling Alcoholism Slides 01

  2. Alcoholism that is crippling is also known as high-functioning alcoholism. It's a term that describes someone who can't function because of their alcohol usage. Someone with severe alcoholism has been a long-term, heavy drinker whose body has been harmed by alcohol abuse. Drinking excessively might be harmful to your health. Between 2015 and 2019, excessive alcohol usage resulted in over 140,000 fatalities and 3.6 million years of potential life lost (YPLL) in the United States, reducing the lives of those who died by an average of 26 years. Furthermore, one out of every ten deaths among working-age adults aged 20 to 64 years was due to excessive drinking. Excessive alcohol use was expected to cost $249 billion in 2010, or $2.05 per drink. Slides 02

  3. A person suffering from cripplingalcoholism spends the most of their time drinking. Malnutrition and co-occurring mental health disorders are among the mental and physical health difficulties. Slides 03

  4. Consequences of Crippling Alcoholism Read about the consequences of crippling alcoholism on the next slide. Slides 04

  5. 1. Short-Term Health Risks Excessive alcohol use has immediate consequences that increase the risk of a variety of health problems. These are the most common side effects of binge drinking and include: Motor vehicle collisions, falls, drownings, and burns are all examples of injuries. Homicide, suicide, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence are all examples of violence. High blood alcohol levels cause alcohol poisoning, a medical emergency. Unprotected intercourse or sex with several partners are examples of risky sexual habits. Unintended pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections, such as HIV, might occur from these activities. Pregnant women may have miscarriage, stillbirth, or foetal alcohol spectrum Slides 05 disorders (FASDs).

  6. Excessive alcohol use can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other major issues, such as: 2. Long-Term Health Risks High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and digestive issues are all linked to high blood pressure. Breast, mouth, throat, oesophagus, voice box, liver, colon, and rectum cancers are all common. Immune system deterioration, increasing the likelihood of being ill. Learning and memory issues, such as dementia, as well as poor academic achievement. Depression and anxiety are examples of mental health issues. Family issues, job-related issues, and unemployment are all examples of social issues. Alcohol use disorders, sometimes known as alcoholism, are a type of addiction to alcohol. Slides 06

  7. 3. Social Consequences Alcoholism has a wide range of social repercussions, including: * Damaged relationships with family, partners, spouses, and even employees. Cognitive impairments such as memory problems, mood disorders, and inability to focus/concentrate on tasks. Legal problems resulting from DUIs, aggression, theft, and/or injuries. Financial difficulties as a result of failure to maintain stable employment (and spending too much money on alcohol). Long-term alcohol abuse causes mental health problems (which changes brain chemistry and can lead to brain damage) Slides 07

  8. Who We Are? Journey Hillside Tarzana is a private 18+ addiction and dual diagnosis treatment center providing fully tailored drug and alcohol detox and residential treatment for substance use disorders. Our luxury facility offers seclusion, high-end amenities and a restorative atmosphere ideal for healing. Slides 08

  9. YOUR RECOVERY JOURNEY BEGINS WITH US Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Rehab Slides 09

  10. MATTHEW SNYDER, LMFT Clinical Director and Therapist Our Team NATHAN CANO, CADC 3 Director of Operations & Case Manager Slides 10

  11. Get In Touch With Us For inquiries or follow-ups Company Address Phone Number Web Address Journey Hillside Tarzana (877) 414-1024 www.journeyhillside.com 4706 Viviana Drive Tarzana, CA 91356

  12. Journey Hillside Tarzana Thank You For Attention

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