According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), more than 15 million adults suffer from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Many of them have tried to quit numerous times, but have been unsuccessful.
AUD is a serious disease that can lead to health problems, social problems, and even death. If you or someone you know suffers from AUD, it is important to get help. Alcohol treatment centers such as Crestview Recovery can help individuals with alcoholism get their lives back on track again and ensure long-term sobriety.
Learn more about alcohol addiction treatment by calling us at 866.262.0531 today.
Effects of Alcohol Abuse
The NIAAA reports that alcohol claims an estimated 88,000 people each year in the United States. Nearly 10,000 people each year die in alcohol-related car crashes. Alcoholism can take its toll in other ways by increasing one’s risk of:
- Being a victim of a crime such as sexual assault: About one-third of victims of sexual assault and rape reported that their assailant had been drinking alcohol
- Unintentional injuries due to a fall, burn, or another mishap: Alcohol abuse makes it difficult for people to think clearly and can lead to accidents.
- Broken relationships: Alcoholism can cause arguments and fights between family members and friends.
- Being fired from work: Alcoholism can lead to missed work, poor job performance or even being fired.
- Performing poorly in school: Approximately 1/3 of college students report academic problems related to drinking
- Financial problems: Drinking can lead to expensive bills for food, drink and damaged property.
- Having an unwanted pregnancy: About half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, and alcohol use is a major contributor to this statistic
- Birth defects: Giving birth to a child diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) when alcohol is consumed during pregnancy
- Developing chronic health problems such as liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, and cancer: Excessive drinking causes an estimated 79,000 deaths from these diseases annually
- Suicide: Alcohol abuse is a leading risk factor for suicide. In fact, more than half of all suicide victims had been drinking alcohol at the time of their death.
Alcohol abuse affects people in every age group, as well as members of all social and economic classes. Men are more likely than women to suffer from alcoholism. However, a woman with an alcohol addiction may have a more profound effect on others if she is caring for young children or another relative.
Benefits of Alcohol Treatment Centers
Alcohol treatment centers such as Crestview Recovery focus on more than just breaking the cycle of alcohol abuse. They also help people deal with the issues that led to an alcohol dependency in the first place. Rehabilitation specialists provide ongoing support after release in the way of rehab aftercare or relapse prevention services. The combination of different therapies and personalized support proves very beneficial for those who would like to get and stay sober.
The best men’s and women’s addiction rehab programs are gender specific. Males and females react differently to chemical substances and must find a facility that will address their unique needs in order to achieve sustainable sobriety. An alcohol treatment facility that recognizes these differences is more likely to produce successful, long-term outcomes.
What to Expect at Crestview Recovery’s Alcohol Treatment Facility
Our comfortable, attractively furnished rooms provide you with a calm sense of security during your stay. Common areas let plenty of natural light in, which helps to boost mood and allow for a more positive outcome. Our attractive, homelike grounds contain beautiful landscaping that you’ll appreciate when relaxing outdoors during your free time.
We believe you can have fun while overcoming alcohol addiction, which is why we offer camping, fishing, snowboarding, skiing, and whitewater rafting trips. You will also have plenty of opportunities to make new friends during art, group, or yoga therapy sessions.
Seek Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Portland
You may feel as though alcohol addiction is controlling your life. Overcome your addiction and regain control by going to a quality drug rehab. Contact us at 866.262.0531 to take your first step to sobriety at Crestview Recovery in Portland, Oregon.
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.
