Avoid Heartbreak on Valentines Day—Don’t Drink Too Much

As today is Valentine’s Day, it’s worth remembering that while a little wine or liquor might help you have fun tonight, alcohol is very dangerous and you should only drink in moderation. Though a moderate amount of alcohol can be okay (or even improve your health with properties like anti-oxidants), alcohol can quickly ruin your special evening if you drink too much. The key is to remember moderation, and making sure you don’t overindulge.

Though most people think of how alcohol can spice up an evening, the fact is that too much alcohol is linked with violence, trauma, arguments, and even date rape. Don’t leave yourself vulnerable to something horrible that would ruin your evening—or even severely impact your life for years to come. If you’re going to drink on Valentine’s Day, make sure you don’t drink too much. A good guideline is to not drink more than one drink per hour—one drink being defined as 12 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine, or 1.5 oz of liquor.

If you have a problem with alcohol or drug abuse or know someone who does, you should seek help now for yourself or your loved one. Thankfully, there is good help available. Detoxification and behavioral therapy have proven to be effective in treating drug dependence. Addicts are often unable to complete treatment on their own or with family members, so it’s very important to seek the right treatment center. At Seabrook, we customize our treatment plans to individual patient’s needs, so you know the help you’re getting is right for you or a loved one. Whether you need an in-patient facility, or outpatient care, Seabrook is there for you with rehabilitation centers in New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), and an outpatient center in New York (NY). Contact Seabrook today for any questions about drugs, alcohol, addiction, and treatment.