January, 2010 - Alcohol dependence and abuse cost the US approximately $220 billion in 2005. For the sake of comparison, this was greater than the amount of money spent to combat cancer ($196 billion) and obesity ($133 billion). 25.9% of underage alcohol abusers (i.e. underage alcoholics) drink 47.3% of the total amount of alcohol consumed by drinkers under the legal age. Drinking excessively year after year may cause pancreatitis, or an inflamed pancreas. Side effects of pancreatitis include extreme abdominal pain and abnormal weight loss. These can lead to death. Alcoholism improves a drinker’s odds of developing cancer of the throat, larynx, liver, colon, kidneys, rectum, and esophagus. It may also contribute to immune system irregularities, brain damage, harming an unborn baby, and cirrhosis of the liver. An estimated 43% of US adults have had someone related to them who is presently, or was, an alcoholic. 3 million US citizens older than 60 abuse alcohol or require it to function normally.

All this information comes from the bias-free informational website and online community, Treatment-Centers.net. Here, both drug and alcohol addictions are treated with the same amount of empathy, discretion and seriousness. The site is home to those seeking help for themselves or loved ones in addition to being the prime destination for treatment centers looking for marketing help and a place to have their services reviewed and recommended.

Alcohol Treatment does not come in a one-size-fits-all format. Thus, the need for a website like Treatment-Centers.net. This is not only a home for those seeking help they so desperately need, but is also a place where treatment centers can turn to allow themselves to stand out among a glut of service providers.

Discussions found in the site’s informative discussion forum included talks of advances in evaluation, motivation, treatment outcomes, and protocols in treatment as well as practical suggestions and recommendations for assessment and treatment. It is amazing how little we know about the very nature of addiction, especially when dealing with a legal substance like alcohol.

The disease starts with a prolonged period of incubation, which in essence is a long time spent where consumption is a part of daily life.  Often, a user can maintain a functional life for a certain length of time. This usually ends between 35-45 years of age when this compulsive use begins to clearly morph into abuse.

In a world where drinking has become part of American culture, acknowledging you have a problem is often akin to admitting to a lack of moral fiber. However, a visit to Treatment-Centers.net reinforces the understanding that drug addiction is not a ‘moral failing’ but rather a disease.  In fact, if the current push for Health Care Reform proves effective, addiction and mental illness will finally be viewed in the same light as physical diseases.

About Treatment-Centers.net: Treatment-Centers.net is a comprehensive bias–free zone for those seeking an Alcohol Treatment Center for themselves or a loved one. We are also a source of assistance for those treatment centers that are looking for a merit-based way to increase their visibility in a crowded but crucial space. From helping Alcohol Rehabilitation Center to multi-addiction facilities, Treatment-Centers.net is the first online destination to visit.

If you or a someone you know is in need of help, call 1-877-335-4673

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