Archive for January, 2010

Alcohol Related Deaths in Teens on the Rise

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Last year 5000 people under the age of 21 died from alcohol related causes. This alarming statistic proves that alcohol rehab is vital in order to prevent these deaths from occurring. 

In an industry where the most common catch phrases are “addiction is a disease” and “admit that you are powerless”, rehabilitation does not necessarily evoke a sense of reassurance. However, one alcohol and drug rehab program is working hard to change that concept; Narconon Louisiana is a long-term drug rehab that allows patients to regain control of their lives. Dismissing the idea that people are born with the disease of addiction, Narconon Louisiana shows clients that drugs and alcohol are simply solutions to a problem.

Working one on one with a counselor, clients learn what problem or problems in their life led them down the path to drugs and alcohol. Once that situation is isolated and handed, clients no longer feel the need to resort to the very thing that is killing them. 

5000 teen deaths related to alcohol does not have to occur in 2010. If you or anyone you know is in need of help for alcohol addiction please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650.

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Could Alcohol Rehab Have Saved Daniel Kerrigan?

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Nancy Kerrigan made a name for herself in the 90′s for her much publicized feud with fellow figure skater, Tanya Harding. Unfortunately more than ten years later her name is back in the headlines, this time because her brother Mark Kerrigan is being held for questioning regarding their father’s death.

Police were called to the Kerrigan home on SUnday to find Daniel Kerrigan unconscious and Mark Kerrigan visibly drunk and resistive to the police. He is currently being held with a $10,000.00 bail until investigators can determine whether Daniel Kerrigan died as a result of a physical altercation the two had prior to the death, or a heart attack.

Regardless of the outcome, it is vital that Mark Kerrigan handle the alcohol abuse problem that he clearly has. Alcohol and drug rehab would have either prevented Mark from being tied to the death of his father, or it would have prevented the death totally. Narconon Louisiana is a drug and alcohol rehab that specializes in helping people break free from addiction. Boasting a 76% success rate, the Narconon program is one of the most successful rehabilitation facilities in the country.

If you or anyone you know know is in need of help for alcohol abuse please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650

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Surprising Study Shows That Young Adults Make Up Majority of Alcoholics

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Although most people think of alcoholics as older men – usually divorced, in reality that sort of group is the smallest group of alcoholics. Instead the majority of alcoholics are young adults, usually age 24. On average, this group becomes addicted to alcohol at at 20 and actually doesn’t drunk as frequently as we may think. Instead this group of people binge drink (not drinking for a few days – then drinking massive amounts of alcohol for a few days). 

Alcoholism is a problem that doesn’t discriminate. It is vital to be able to spot the signs of alcohol abuse so you can provide the most effective help for an alcoholic. Some signs that your loved one is abusing alcohol are: anxiety or jumpiness, insomnia, sweating, nausea and vomiting. Other tell-tale signs that someone is addicted to alcohol are repeatedly neglecting responsibilities, using alcohol in situations where it’s physically dangerous, or experiencing repeated legal problems due to drinking. 

Narconon Louisiana is a long-term, inpatient facility that focuses on showing alcoholics that there is a life without booze, and that life is possible for them. If you or anyone you know is in need of help with an alcohol or drug abuse problem please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650.

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Massachusetts Senator Will Serve Prison Time For Failed Alcohol Test

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

An earlier blog Anthony Gallucio, the senator that claimed toothpaste caused him to fail a breathalyzer was discussed. A few days ago he went back to court regarding the whole scene. The judge ruled that Mr. Gallucio was to serve one year in jail for violating his probation. Although the senator still claims that his toothpaste is the culprit, a better lesson would have been to send him to an alcohol treatment center.

People suffering from alcohol or drug abuse addictions need to be in a rehabilitation center. Narconon Louisiana is a non-profit, drug and alcohol rehab that allows people to handle their addiction without being labeled with a disease. In the case of Mr. Gallucio, had he been able to handle his problem he would have been able to show his constituents that in light of his poor judgment, he was able to make the right decision and go to rehab. 

An addiction to drugs or alcohol does not have to go unhandled. If you or anyone you know needs help please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650.

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Alcohol Advertisements Increase For Teen Viewers

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Teens are becoming more and more susceptible to addiction. The most common forms for teens is prescription drug abuse and alcohol abuse. Although the alcohol industry has repeatedly denied targeting teens with their alcohol ads, a recent study notes some interesting trends.

Audiences with a higher percentage of youth between the agse of 12-20 were exposed to a higher frequency of alcohol ads. Each 1-percentage-point increase in adolescent viewership was associated with a 7% increase in beer ads, 15 % increase in spirits ads and a 22% increase in ads for low-alcohol beverages (beverages that taste like fruit drinks or soda).

The most common drug abused by teens is alcohol, which may lead to alcohol abuse as adults. As teens are exposed more and more to 

Alcohol and drug abuse rehabs are available to those who are in need of help. Please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650.

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