Alcoholism Can Cause Short Term and Long Term Problems:

According to a 2003 study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), male drivers who are involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes are almost twice as likely as females to be intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .10% or greater. Additionally, young men from the ages of 18-20 report driving while impaired almost as frequently as men who are legally of age to purchase alcohol.

Regardless of whether or not you live in El Paso, Texas, are a male or own a car, alcohol can have devastating effects on those who abuse it as well as for innocent bystanders. Other hidden dangers to alcohol addiction include both physical and mental side effects as well. The dangers can be both short term and long term and the longer you keep drinking, the more likely you are to put yourself in danger. Some of the short term dangers of alcoholism include double vision, blacking out, mood swings, problems with coordination, problems with making decisions, reduced mental alertness, and slurred speech. There are many physical long term dangers as well, including liver disease, heart disease, ulcers, brain damage, and even circulatory problems. Alcoholism can also cause mental problems like depression, which can be very dangerous as well. If you have tried an alcohol addiction treatment center but have relapsed, the Mark Houston Recovery Center is the next logical step in achieving a life of permanent sobriety. Call us today at 1.866.905.4550 to reclaim your life.

The Male Alcohol Addict and Alcohol Relapse

There is a strong correlation between men who are alcohol addicts and men who commit violent acts upon other people. There are many reasons why people drink alcohol. A lot of alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction stems from an unstable home life growing up, physical or emotional abuse as a child and/or teenager as well as other stresses such as finances, career and relationships with spouses. Often times, an alcohol addict won't even realize that he has a problem because he is in denial. Still, others who do opt to seek treatment for their alcohol addiction often fall prey to relapsing back into a life of alcoholism due to circumstance or environment.

Getting help for your addiction is difficult, challenging and life-altering experience. Many have the courage to get help their own while others need the assistance of friends and family to take that first step. In either case, once they're able to start moving toward the path of recovery, it eventually will no longer be a struggle but rather a way of life that you enjoy and cherish. Unfortunately, there are many who after getting treatment or recovery "relapse" or return to their addiction. Research on relapse statistics reveal that more than 50 percent of alcohol and drug abusers relapse and more than 60 percent have experienced relapse more than once.

Mark Houston Recovery offers recovering alcohol addicts a chance at leading sober, alcohol-free lives. We do this by providing various options for residential treatment in the form of our 30-day recovery program or our 90-day recovery program. Additionally, our staff members have real-life experience in dealing with alcoholism and drug addiction, and we are able to provide residents with the skills that they will need in order to continue their sober free existence outside of our walls.

About El Paso, Texas

Nicknamed “The Sun City,” El Paso is currently the sixth largest city in the state of Texas and the 22nd largest city in the United States with a population of just over 600,000 people. Incorporated in 1873, today El Paso is the location of the World Headquarters for the famed El Paso Saddle Blanket Company. Additionally, more than 70 Fortune 500 companies have offices in El Paso including: The Hoover Company, Boeing, Delphi and Eureka. Once a popular copper refining area, El Paso's main economic industries now include: food production, clothing, construction materials, electronic and medical equipment and plastics. Also contributing to El Paso's popularity is the city's attractive climate and natural beauty, all of which brings in tourists from around the world.