Alcohol Addiction
The effects on the immune system due to alcoholism are extensive. Alcohol will eventually lead to damage of every organ in the human body. One by one as they become affected they start showing signs of wear, changes in color of your skin or throwing up blood are the two most common signs of liver failure and damage, which is what alcohol usually will begin to affect. Alcohol, in the long term, will lead to serious damage of other vital organs as well. It can cause several types of cancer, gastrointestinal problems, high blood pressure, malnutrition and lowered resistance to disease.
Alcohol can also lead to psychiatric disorders such as depression and schizophrenia. These are not the only disorders that drinking causes. Alcoholism is a huge problem that needs to be addressed before it is too late for the alcoholic. Usually drug rehab is the only hope once someone is addicted to alcohol.
Look for these signs of abuse:
Loss of balance, dizziness
Slurred words
Nausea
Irritability
Mood Swings
Depression, suicidal
Irritability
Blackouts/Memory Loss
Choosing an effective addiction treatment is crucial in combating alcoholism. If you or your loved one is facing hardship because of alcohol addiction, our referral specialists will help guide to a drug rehab best suited to meet your needs.
Before the addiction becomes worse the alcoholic MUST seek help. Make that call today!
