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Alcohol addiction and alcoholism are serious problems in Independence, KS. that must be addressed. Alcohol is used freely in our society, sometimes too freely. While normal alcohol consumption is very common and socially acceptable, it is still a drug. As a result, it can be hard for an individual to see when their drinking has crossed the line from casual or social use to alcohol addiction or alcoholism.

If someone in Independence is consuming alcohol just to feel good or to avoid feeling bad, this is a sign of alcohol addiction or alcoholism. It's one thing to have a couple of drinks with friends. It's a problem when a couple of drinks turn into obsessively drinking large amounts of alcohol despite the consequences. The individual may be trying to self medicate with alcohol, instead of handling a stressful situation or confronting a problem. Whatever the case may be, he is only making his problems worse by adding alcohol to the equation.

Alcohol addiction and alcoholism can potentially damage every organ in the body, so someone who is not getting help and continuing to drink is playing with fire. Alcohol addiction and alcoholism also depletes the individual's ability to focus on positive and productive things in life. An alcoholic usually winds up losing everything that is important to them due to their destructive habits and behavior. It is vitally important that someone addicted to alcohol in Independence get help from an Alcoholism Rehab before it is too late.

Individuals who admit that they have a drinking problem and seek help in the form of an Alcohol Addiction Rehab Program can take advantage of the counseling, peer support and the help of specialists. The psychological and emotional issues which are involved in their addiction can be addressed in a safe environment free of influences which may have triggered their addiction. An Alcoholism Rehab Center will give the individual the best chance at long-term sobriety.

Individuals in Independence, KS. that have abused alcohol for some time and want to stop will experience withdrawal symptoms when they do so. An Alcohol Treatment Center in Independence is aware of this problem and how to handle it, and will see the person successfully through withdrawal and alcohol detoxification. This is a much better solution than the person attempting to stop on their own.

Alcohol addiction treatment options vary from person to person; Examples of treatment options available in Independence, Kansas are Long-term Alcohol Addiction Rehab Facilities, Outpatient Alcoholism Rehabilitation Centers, Short-term Alcohol Rehabs, Inpatient Alcoholism Rehabilitation Facilities, support group meetings, alcoholism counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Don't let alcohol addiction or alcoholism get the best of you or someone you care about. Contact a counselor in Independence today and discover which treatment option will work for you or someone you care about today.

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  • Sixty percent of college women diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease were under the influence of alcohol at the time of infection.
  • Alcohol is the leading cause of death for persons under age twenty-one.
  • Over 40% of teens surveyed who admitted drinking said they drink alcohol when they are upset; 31% said they drink alcohol alone; 25% said they drink alcohol when they are bored; and 25% said they drink alcohol to "get high."
  • Blood Alcohol Level of .35%: This blood alcohol level also happens to be the level of surgical anesthesia. You may stop breathing at this point. In February 1996, a second student, age 20, died of alcohol poisoning with a BAL of .34% after drinking six beers and twelve shots in two hours.
  • Independence, KS. Al-Anon Support Group Meetings

  • AA Building
    Independence AFG (Al-Anon)
    213 W Oak
    Independence, Kansas 67301

    Al-Anon Meeting Times
    Tue., 7:45 PM

  • Episcopal Church
    The 2nd Chance AFG (Al-Anon)
    400 E Maple
    Independence, Kansas 67301

    Al-Anon Meeting Times
    Mon., 7:30 PM

For more information, visit www.drug-rehabs.org.