Alcoholics often deny they have a problem until confronted with the facts. Many will come to realize their dependency during National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD). Held annually, National Alcohol Screening Day aims to make people aware of their drinking problem and encourages them to seek help. Learn more about National Alcohol Screening Day and what to do if you realize you need to seek alcohol addiction treatment below.
About National Alcohol Screening Day
NASD is held each year during the first full week in April on Thursday. This year, that date falls on April 11th. On National Alcohol Screening Day, organizations around the country provide programs that raise awareness about alcohol addiction and other alcohol-related issues. Part of those programs will include alcohol screenings.
Alcohol screenings are not medical tests. Instead, they are questionnaires that help people identify excessive drinking habits. Physicians may also use them to help identify at-risk patients, so they can encourage them to find the best alcohol rehab Oregon offers.
National Alcohol Screening Day was first observed in 1999. Implemented under guidance from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), it’s helped thousands of people realize they have a drinking problem. Many of them have gone on to receive treatment and live productive, sober lives.
Who Should Be Screened?
Colleges, health care organizations, and community agencies may all provide screenings. Seek out a free screening if you or a loved one show signs of alcohol dependency. A few signs that might indicate alcohol abuse include:
- Being unable to stop drinking once you have started
- Lying about or covering up your alcohol use
- Drinking alone
- Continuing to drink despite known health risks
- Withdrawing from friends and social activities in order to drink
Despite its legality, alcohol is not safe to use in excess. If you cannot seem to control your drinking habits, stop making excuses and contact Crestview Recovery.
Alcohol Addiction Treatment at Crestview Recovery
In light of National Alcohol Screening Day, Crestview Recovery is ready to help those struggling with alcohol addiction. Here at Crestview Recovery, we believe in treating the entire person and not just the addiction. Accordingly, we offer a variety of programs that include:
- Individual, group, and family therapy
- Trauma therapy
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Extended care
- Aftercare
Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Crestview Recovery offers a peaceful, home-like setting. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable, which isn’t possible if your surroundings are like a hospital. When you are relaxed, stress dissipates and you can then focus on the one thing that brought you here, which is healing and getting well.
You aren’t alone once you leave our facility. Instead, we’ll provide you with an aftercare plan that may include a 12-step or similar program. This way, you’ll have the best possible circumstances in which to remain sober for life.
Don’t Put Off Treatment
Do not wait until National Alcohol Screening Day to seek help. Our team would welcome the opportunity to speak with you any time of the day or night. Contact Crestview Recovery at 8662620531 to learn more our treatment options.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.
