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We are all aware of the affects of alcohol, every day we are bombarded with warnings about liver disease, skin ageing, and other ways alcohol can tarnish our physical appearance! But are the main consequences just a wrinkly complexion, shrivelled locks and a thumping headache? Brendan Quinn, The Causeway Retreat’s Chief Executive Officer RMN BSc (Hons) tells The Female Touch about the harsh realities of alcohol addiction, and how to decipher the difference between that weekend tipple, and a dangerous addiction...The affects of alcohol addiction can be devastating. Alcohol acts as a nervous system depressant and relaxant. This means that it can initially bring about feelings of euphoria, and in moderation can reduce feelings of anxiety and inhibition. However, long term alcohol abuse can have a catastrophic affect on your mental and physical health. It can cause problems with your personal relationships, your career and social life. But how can we tell the difference between a weekend treat (or “binge” as some like to call it!) and dangerous psychological dependence? Brendan explains:
“There are many ways of deciphering whether or not someone has an alcohol addiction, but the main issue is that they show attributes of dependency to alcohol. It is not a question of treating themselves to a drink, but a way of fuelling a vital craving.”
If you have a drink problem the main symptom is that drinking becomes compulsive - often taking priority over everything else. You may notice early alcoholic symptoms in yourself or others, including the following:
• A noticeable and strong urge to drink,
• Difficulty stopping drinking once started,
• An increased tolerance for alcohol,
• Moving on to stronger drinks such as spirits,
• The need for an alcoholic drink in the morning,
• Difficulty stopping drinking once started,
• An increased tolerance for alcohol,
• Moving on to stronger drinks such as spirits,
• The need for an alcoholic drink in the morning,
Persistent heavy drinking leads to much more serious symptoms and risks, both physical and psychological, including:
• Depression,
• Liver disease (known as cirrhosis),
• Alcoholic dementia,
• Attempted suicide,
• Nutrition problems and alcohol related anaemia,
• Chronic calcifying pancreatitis,
• Damage to the muscles in your heart,
• Increased chance of high blood pressure, heart attacks and stroke,
• Memory loss and hallucinations,
• Seizures and mental problems,
Symptoms of alcoholism vary from person to person, and according to how long they have been drinking to excess, as Brendan explains: “The size and body mass has a great affect on alcohol consumption. A fully grown man may be able to consume up to 5 pints in one evening, whereas a petite female may feel intoxicated after 2 glasses of wine.”• Liver disease (known as cirrhosis),
• Alcoholic dementia,
• Attempted suicide,
• Nutrition problems and alcohol related anaemia,
• Chronic calcifying pancreatitis,
• Damage to the muscles in your heart,
• Increased chance of high blood pressure, heart attacks and stroke,
• Memory loss and hallucinations,
• Seizures and mental problems,
The Causeway Retreat Can Help:
The Causeway Retreat is very different to most rehabilitations centres. Located on Osea Island, a 400 acre private Island (40 miles from London), it is furbished for comfort with beautiful serene surroundings, and is the only treatment centre in the world on their own private island.
The Causeway Retreat's personalised treatment goes hand in hand with the rehabilitation experience, and experts use the latest treatment methods to cure addiction related problems. The alcoholism treatment they provide is given by leading psychiatric and medical experts in a serene, tranquil and above all discreet environment: “Of course it is catered like a holiday, but there are still some boundaries and rules!” Brendan notes. The retreat offers both group and individual therapy on the island for those who need help in overcoming the problems of alcohol dependency. However the centre also offers help, accommodation and treatment for a number of addictions and illnesses, from alcohol addiction to bi-polar.
The centre treats both men and women, welcoming people of an age range of 16-65, however Mr. Quinn states that the inhabitants at the Causeway are getting younger and younger, many of the patients being 22 or under; “we have had an influx of young females needing our services over the past 6 months- many suffering with severe alcohol abuse, liver damage and depression.” Mr. Quinn explains this may have something to do with youth cultures frivolous attitude to alcohol consumption at University and higher education. He explains:
“I think that alcohol consumption amongst students is very different to what it once was. The problem is that students, many under 21 now have cheap access to very strong alcohol. 10 years ago, the best deal would be a £2 a pint, now it’s a £1 for very strong alcoholic shots like ‘Aftershock’ or ‘Zambuca’. As a result University students are drinking shots much more regularly, despite the long term health issues.”
The first step to help alcohol addiction at the Causeway Retreat is detoxification. Alcohol detox is where you take a short course of medication which replaces alcohol in an attempt to prevent any withdrawal symptoms. But despite claims that green tea and water is THE must for alcohol detoxing, Mr. Quinn stresses the importance of seeking help inside as well as out: “Although detoxing can help physically, it does not cure the long term damages that alcohol causes. We must remember is that alcohol is a drug which affects us not just physically, but mentally.”
To find out more useful facts about alcohol addiction and The Causeway Retreat, click here or to request a brochure, follow this link: http://www.thecausewayretreat.com/contact/brochure-request/ Or simply call: 0207 100 7260.
