Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol abuse is often considered Americas dirty little secret because alcohol abuse is no so different than drug abuse. Alcohol abuse is involved in millions of deaths every year including vehicle accidents, body function failures and homicides. The widespread problem of alcohol abuse is often confused by mixed messages of alcohol promotion and event sponsorship. Drinking is not illegal like street drugs but alcohol abuse leads to problems that are just as threatening as drug abuse. Many people lose family, friends, freedom and their lives due to alcohol abuse.

The National Health Institute on Drug Abuse has quantified alcohol abuse as having about 5 drinks within a short amount of time. This can be less or more depending on the individual but the overall pattern is important. Our feeling is that most people reading information on alcohol abuse already feel that they or a loved one is having trouble with alcohol. A general rule is that if you suspect that you or a loved one is has a problem with alcohol abuse then it is probably so. The next step is to get help with the problem before it gets worse. The most damaging pattern of alcohol abuse is that it always gets worse if not treated.

Left untreated alcohol abuse can turn into alcoholism. Alcoholism is a medically recognized disease characterized by a chronic progressive abuse of alcohol. Individuals suffering from alcoholism find that they cannot stop drinking on their own even if they wish. Alcoholics will begin to suffer any number of problems as a result of their alcohol abuse including:

blackouts
drunk driving arrest
missing work
losing a job
financial problems
criticism about drinking by family and friends
loss of drivers license
going to jail
marital problems
divorce
physical problems
mental problems
clouded thinking
depression
insomnia
weight loss

Due to the progressive nature of alcoholism, this list of problems will continue to increase until premature death.

Fortunately this disease has a cure and Puente House Live-In Centers have successfully treated those suffering from alcohol abuse and alcoholism for 10 years. Our Live-In Centers are a haven from the continuing problems of alcohol abuse. From the minute the client chooses to come live in one of our homes, he or she finds support and solutions to conquer the drinking problem. We are not a 21-day treatment center. We are an affordable alternative featuring structured living accommodations where our clients can establish healthy living habits free from the burdens of alcohol abuse.

Our high success rate is a result of our commitment to our residents to provide them with concrete guidelines and an introduction into the recovery community to promote long-term sobriety. Our program is only for those who wish to stop drinking or using drugs. We require strict adherence to our rules because they have been proven to work.

Puente House residents take action everyday to ensure that they will not drink. At the same time our large comfortable homes make this process as attainable as possible and clients are able to stay for as long as they are benefited.

Make a change in your life today and give us a call. We can help you solve your alcohol abuse problem.