Drinking Problem?

Find Help for a Alcohol Drinking Problem Here

The point when drinking becomes a drinking problem is different for each individual that chooses to drink. The National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism recommends that men consume no more than two drinks per day, and women should have no more than one drink per day. Research shows that there are different genes that affect a person's ability to develop drinking problems.  Additional factors that lead to drinking problems include an individual person's emotional, psychological and social well-being.

Helpful Hints to Avoid Having a Drinking Problem:

For anyone trying cut back on their drinking, or trying to learn more about dealing with drinking problems, there are several steps to take:

• Write it Down.  Keep track of how much you drink on a calendar or a card.  By taking note of each drink before you drink it, you increase your awareness of how much you are drinking and help decide if you do have a drinking problem.
• Know Your Numbers.  Another way to prevent a drinking problem is to be aware of standard drink sizes, as they vary from drink to drink. Recognized, standard drink sizes are:
  
  
• 12 ounces of regular beer
• 5 ounces of wine (red or white)
• 9 ounces of malt liquor
• 1.5 ounces of 80-proof spirits

• Set Goals.  Deciding how much to drink and when you will drink it can help deter excessive drinking and a subsequent drinking problem.  Choose days to not drink at all and remember that sticking to the goals with decrease chances of having a drinking problem or other alcohol-related problems.

Lakeview Health Systems’ Alcohol Treatment Programs

At Lakeview Health Systems, we offer a superior alcohol treatment program to help with your drinking problem.  Our services include: alcohol detoxification, psychiatric assessment, relapse prevention and recreational and art therapies to name a few.

For more information or help for a drinking problem, call us now toll-free at: 1-800-884-1727. All calls are completely confidential.