The first step in combating any problem involves raising awareness. Accordingly, we observe Alcohol Awareness Month each year in April. What happens during this month, and why should you participate? Here are some facts you need to know.
Alcohol Awareness Month is in April
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) educates people on issues related to drug and alcohol use. They sponsor this annual event, which was first introduced in 1987. During Alcohol Awareness Month, numerous activities take place that are designed to spark conversation. Hopefully, as a result of those conversations, many people struggling will choose to seek treatment.
Why Have an Alcohol Awareness Month?
Alcohol abuse has been a long-time problem in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports 88,000 deaths occur each year due to excessive drinking. This has amounted to more than 2.5 million years of potential life lost since 2006.
Alcohol Awareness Month aims to reverse this trend by encouraging people to seek treatment. Often, those with alcohol abuse disorder refuse to admit they have a drinking problem. Many change their tune when they are bombarded with information about alcoholism at seemingly every turn. We hope that this year, several will visit a Portland alcohol addiction treatment center, such as Crestview Recovery, to seek treatment and find sobriety.
Signs of Alcohol Abuse
Thanks to Alcohol Awareness Month, people become empowered to speak with loved ones about their drinking problem. If you or a family member are showing signs of alcohol dependency, don’t put off going to rehab. You should consider visiting Crestview Recovery if you:
- Regularly consume more than four drinks per day or 14 per week (for men), or 3 drinks daily or more than seven weekly (for women)
- Go out of your way to avoid activities that do not involve alcohol
- Have difficulty paying bills because of your alcohol use
- Routinely pass out from drinking
- Feel shaky or “out of whack” when you do not have alcohol
Treatment for Alcohol Abuse Disorder
For those suffering from alcohol abuse disorder, Crestview Recovery offers a variety of programs, such as:
- Psychotherapy
- Yoga therapy
- Depression treatment
- Anxiety treatment
- Life skills rehab
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Not sure which of these programs best suit you? No worries. Our intake specialists are more than happy to assist. During admission, we’ll evaluate your case and come up with a treatment plan especially for you. That unique plan will continue until your graduation from the program, at which time we will also provide you with aftercare. That way, you can achieve sobriety quicker and maintain it for life.
Visit Crestview Recovery for Drug and Alcohol Rehab
At Crestview Recovery, we are here to help you whether it’s during Alcohol Awareness Month or at any other time. Don’t delay seeking treatment. Contact Crestview today at 866.262.0531. We’ll connect you with a rehab specialist who will help you take the first step toward recovery.
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.
