People use alcohol more than almost any other drug, this leads to higher addiction rates. Since it is common knowledge that alcohol is addictive, why are do so many people believe that they will not fall prey to this addiction? Part of the problem is the myths surrounding alcohol addiction.
Myth Alcohol is Legal so it is Safe This is a very common myth. Just because alcohol is legal does not make you safe from addiction. There are many factors that cause alcohol addiction and none of them have to do with legalities. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, some of these factors are:
These factors cause addiction, not whether or not alcohol is legal. Myth: Alcohol Addiction can only be Treated with a 12 Step Program Although 12 step programs are useful, they are not a complete treatment program. It is important to discover the cause and deal with the consequences of your alcoholism. This is ordinarily done using therapy and counseling. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, these therapies are:
All of these are forms of alcohol addiction treatment. Myth: You do not Suffer from Alcoholism if you do not Drink Every Day Although drinking every day is a sign that there is a problem, you can still be addicted to alcohol if you do not drink all the time. A common form of alcoholism is binge drinking. Binge drinking is drinking large amounts at one time. Many binge drinkers will stay intoxicated for days at a time. This is a sign of alcoholism. These are common myths about alcoholism that many people believe. Dispelling these myths is a step in seeking treatment for your alcohol addiction. |
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