Hurricane Sandy Drives People to Alcohol

In the wake of the devastating storm that hit the East Coast recently, many residents of the affected areas turned to booze to ease their troubles. For just one example, a vintner in Queens noticed that a week before Sandy hit, he sold far more wine than he usually does. People were buying “a whole lot more,” almost double his usual volume, and saying that it was for stocking up to ensure a supply after the storm hit. And in Brooklyn, a bar called Buschenschank posted an encouraging sign: “Keep calm and drink on. We are open.”

Though all this joviality around alcohol and Sandy can seem like just harmless fun, care should be taken not to overindulge. Also, alcohol should never be used as an escape or coping mechanism—that is how many cases of alcoholism begin. Even in drastic circumstances, people should drink responsibly and keep to a moderate alcohol intake. The good news is that even for those with alcohol problems, there is hope. A good program of treatment at a top-rated recovery facility has proven to be effective in combating alcohol abuse.

If you have a problem with alcohol 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 alcohol 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. Seabrook has rehabilitation centers in New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), and an outpatient center in New York (NY). Contact Seabrook today for any questions about alcohol, addiction, and treatment.