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Alcohol Abuse in Louisiana

Monday, December 5th, 2011

How much does alcohol abuse affect the state of Louisiana?  We can pull some facts and discuss this.  Alcohol is the leading cause of death for Louisiana Youth.  That right there is a startling fact.  When we look at highway fatalaties we find that alcohol is the second highest rate in the nation.  Hopenetworks.org reports that 50% of all homicides, suicides ad fatal traffic crashes in Louisiana there was alcohol involved.  So we could safely say that alcohol is affecting the state.  There are those that would like very much to help persons who are an alcohol abuser.  We live in a state where alcohol is pretty much accepted and the behavior is also.  Let’s take into account that Louisiana has the lowest alcohol taxes in Southeast and lowest wine tax in the country.  The alcohol taxes on beer and wine in Louisiana are about three pennies a drink.  When we look at the excise tax on alcohol we find that it has not been increased since 1948.  So where can all the monies come from so we can help many of the person who are abusing alcohol.  There will be a certain percentage of them that will need state funds to get treatment.  So we know that there is a problem with the monies to help cover the cost of alcohol problems in Louisiana.  It was noted by Joseph Califana, Jr. that there is a direct correlation between the state ability to curb spending on social problems and offering treatment for addictive disorders.  Mr. Califano also noted there are other returns besides reducing state spending.  One of the most important returns we get when we help get treatment is that we get a reduction in crime and human suffering for the addict and also for the parents, children classmates of the abuser.  It can be looked at as a positive economic benefit to states from productive law abiding taxpaying residents.  We can say there is problem in Louisiana when it comes to alcohol abuse.

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Alcohol Abuse and its Effects

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

There is a great deal of attention on drug abuse in this country.  Rightly so because it is getting very dominant.  One thing that is not mentioned very often is alcohol abuse.  There was a report in the Lancet that rated alcohol as the most harmful of all drugs.  How did they get to that conclusion?  They assessed 20 different drugs and they looked at the harm each one does to the individual themselves and to others who are affected.  At the end of their assessment they found alcohol to be the most harmful drug of all.  Right after alcohol Crack cocaine and heroin followed.

According the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, long term alcohol abuse has serious harmful effects and they are mostly on the body’s organs.  Heavy drinking for a long time can cause sickness and death from liver disease.  It can damage the immune system.  People who use alcohol for a long period of time can have cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure and stroke.  These people also get an increased risk of bone fracture.  They are absolutely damaging their health and shortening their lives.

When the assessment was made it was found that alcohol was by far the most harmful drug to society according the Lancet Report.  It was found that injury to others was increased like domestic violence and traffic accidents.  Crime was increased by those who had drunk alcohol.  There is family breakdown with alcohol abuse, as well as economic loss.  Emotional well being is chipped away at and child neglect is high with someone who abuses alcohol.  There are health care issues that increase and services by the community are included in this increase like police work and social services.  Because of this one person who abuses alcohol there is a loss of social cohesion and a decline in reputation of community.

In the U.S. it is reported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism approximately one in 12 adults abuse alcohol or is alcohol dependent.  Alcohol has dreadful medical harms to alcoholics and it has tragic and costly consequences to others and to society it is safe to say that alcohol deserves its nomination as the most harmful of all drugs.  For their own good we should intervene in and change the destructive behavior of alcoholics.

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The Withdrawals of it All

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

As abusers, you all know that your worst part of getting off the drug of your choice is the withdrawals.  Alcohol withdrawal is actually one of the most dangerous forms of withdrawal.  It can be and is very serious.  If it is not done correctly and with the right help it can actually be the end of you.  Narconon Louisiana Riverbend Retreat has a drug free withdrawal that will help a student overcome the immediate drug cravings and withdrawals.  The staff does that with you and you don’t experience the usual agony of withdrawing.  Before you get into the drug withdrawal part of their program you get a medical qualification over the phone and it is determined if you need medical detox.  The Narconon program is 100% drug-free and does not replace one drug with another.  There are trained staff members who are with you 24/7 and they will deliver several techniques which relieve most withdrawal symptoms.  That sounds good to this reporter.  Since withdrawals are one of the most fearful parts of getting clean then this program sounds like it would be a good answer to help.  Another technique is getting supplements like calcium and magnesium to you.  This is special formula for muscle and bone aches.  This is taken with other vitamin supplements.  Now after the withdrawals are done you can receive another part of the program that helps you to improve your ability to face problems and communicate better in life.  After all that is why all have started using in the first place.  You had problems and didn’t know how to solve them.  So getting a skill to handle all of these past problems and the ones that in the future is very important.  This is the part of the program that you will be in a course room with a Narconon course Room Supervisor who will guide you every step of the way. If you or someone you love needs help from a drug treatment facility.  We can help.  Contact our hotline at 1-877-340-3602.  NARCONON Riverbend retreat is a non-profit drug rehab facility that helps you withdraw and detox from drugs in a safe and natural way.  Counselors are there 24/7 to assist you with alcohol recovery.

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Alcohol and Ecstasy: A Dangerous Combination for Your Child

Sunday, August 28th, 2011

Let’s imagine your 15 year old son is getting ready to go out on a Friday night.  You assume he is going to a football game and then out with his friends.  But do you really know where he is going?

Our children leave the house each weekend and they are probably going out to get drugs and use them.  Education at this point would be important because many parents don’t know the truth about drugs and their children are certainly not going to tell them.  For the most part our children think we are not hip or if we did find out we would try to stop them and their friends would think they were square.  I wonder do they even use that word “square” anymore?

Here is some information for you; when your son or daughter takes Ecstasy and mixes it with alcohol it can be extremely dangerous and in fact be deadly.  Emergency room incidents have sky rocked more than 1,200% since Ecstasy became the “club drug” of choice at all-night “rave” parties and dance clubs.

One child, let’s call her Sarah, went to a rave party.  She had many problems and wanted to just get away from it all.  Her friends talked her into partying all night.  One of them had a bottle of Ecstasy in his car so all the friends decided to take some Ecstasy.  Later after the drug took over Sarah danced and danced and danced.  She went well beyond her limit.  Sarah wasn’t feeling anything.  The next morning Sarah was dead.  The cause: drug (Ecstasy) poisoning.

Most of our children think “but that won’t happen to me,” We can’t take that chance we need to educate ourselves and our children about the harmful effects of this street drug when mixed with alcohol.

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Drunk Driving Statistics

Friday, July 30th, 2010

According to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) drunk driving is one of out nation’s biggest problems. There are many factors that contribute to this, however alcohol abuse is still the most common addiction out there. Please read the following statistics courtesy of MADD.

-There is usually one person killed by a drunk driver every 45 minutes.

-Over 1.46 million drivers were arrested for being under the influence of drugs or alcohol in 2006.

-18 – 20 year-olds contributed to over 10% of driving under the influence incidents in 2002.

These are only a few of the statistics that MADD provides. If you or anyone you know is in need of help for an alcohol or substance abuse problem please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for more information. Help is available.

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Alcohol and Caffeine A Dangerous Combination

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

At one point cosmos and martinis were all the rage – but they have taken a back seat to the newest fad – energy drinks and vodka. Party goers around the country are ordering these combinations because of their ability to get drink and avoid the sleepliness, lack of coordination, and general lethargy that goes along with other alcoholic beverages.

Unfortunately, drinking these types of drinks is not safe, and actually presents a lot of health risks. The main health risk being heart attack and alcohol poisoning.

In addition to being a health risk, many people tend to mask the fact that they have an alcohol addiction with these types of drinks. The only real way to handle an alcohol abuse problem is to enroll in a drug and alcohol rehab.

If you or anyone you know is in need of help for a substance abuse problem please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for more information.

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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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Drinking In The Public Eye Illustrates The Need For Rehabilitation

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

The St. Louis Cardinals are no strangers to the local police. In fact in the past three years they have had four alcohol-related arrests, including one death. Rehabilitation for alcohol would have allowed this team, and thousands of other offenders to prevent these tragedies from occurring. Alcohol abuse and it’s related crimes affect thousands of people every day. Rehabilitation and education is the only way to ultimately handle the crippling addiction. Narconon Louisiana is one such facility that focuses on alcohol addiction, and how to eliminate it from our society.

Most recently the third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, David Freese, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The team’s bad luck streak began in 2007 when manager Tony La Russa was arrested in Florida for driving under the influence. Later, relief pitcher Josh Hancock, was killed when he crashed his sports utility vehicle into a parked tow truck. Scott Spiezio was released from the team after new reports surfaced of his 2007 hit and run. This is a team that needs to focus on the health and well-being of it’s players. Although David Freese insists that he does not have a problem with alcohol, this is the second arrest for alcohol related crimes that he has received. The Cardinals management is not requiring rehabilitation, although it is clear that that’s what is needed.

Rehabilitation for alcohol is possible. Although many people focus on the 12-step model of rehabilitation, there is another, more effective way to live a life without alcohol and it’s resulting effects. Narconon Louisiana is a long-term, inpatient facility located just outside of Baton Rouge. Focused on handling the addict’s life, Narconon Louisiana does not subscribe to the idea that addiction is a disease. Instead clients work with a counselor one on one to find out what problems drugs and alcohol was a solution for.

In addition to handling the underlying problems that cause a person to resort to alcohol, Narconon Louisiana employs a unique sauna detoxification program that eliminates cravings. Cravings are what cause an individual to continually go back to alcohol even with several months clean time. When an individual ingests a drug or alcohol, the metabolites stick to the fat tissues in the body. These metabolites stay in the body for months, sometimes years, re-releasing into the bloodstream and causing cravings. In the case of David Freese, had he enrolled in a rehabilitation program like Narconon, handling why he needed to drink, and the cravings that undoubtedly experiences, he probably wouldn’t have been arrested this weekend.

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