Alcoholism Can Be Life Threatening

The adverse effects of alcoholism are often downplayed because alcohol is legal and so many people drink, and because so many people drink it’s sometimes hard to tell who is an alcoholic or how much drinking is considered to be alcoholism. Many people are able to hide the effects of alcohol because it’s so entrenched in their routines and they don’t seem out of character when they’re drunk. Also, many people think that the only people with true drinking problems are bums sitting outside of convenience stores drinking out of a bottle wrapped in a brown paper bag.

The reality is that alcoholism affects people of all ages, genders, and social classes—and it can be life threatening for all. Chris Klein, most famous for his role as Oz in the American Pie films, is a great example of how alcoholism can affect anyone—even if you’re rich and famous. Klein recently spoke out about how his alcoholism almost cost him his life. He had two DUI arrests between 2005 and 2010 and he admits to drinking too much because he thought he was sophisticated for drinking top shelf liquor. Klein claims that his alcoholism almost cost him his career and his life, but he’s been sober for 19 months and he’s back on track in his career.

This story can be inspiring for those who currently struggle with alcoholism. People often don’t have sympathy for celebrities with addiction problems, but it’s inspiring when you consider how admitting to alcoholism or drug addiction for a celebrity means that thousands of people will know about it. It’s very common for people to become addicted to alcohol or drugs, but getting help for this problem has never been easier or more effective with treatment programs like there are at Seabrook. Seabrook takes an individual and holistic approach towards recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. The programs are designed to meet the specific needs of each unique patient to ensure an effective and lasting recovery. Seabrook is an internationally recognized inpatient drug rehab and alcoholism detox treatment center with rehab facilities in Pennsylvania (PA) and New Jersey (NJ), along with an outpatient office in New York. Please contact Seabrook today with any questions about alcoholism or the treatments available.