Alcoholism is more than just another addiction:

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), drug and alcohol abuse are a major burden to society. An article, published by NIDA in May of 2009 estimated that the total overall cost of substance abuse in the United States alone (including health, crime-related costs and losses in productivity) exceed half a trillion dollars annually. Among this price that we pay, approximately $185 billion is spent on alcohol alone. At Mark Houston Recovery, we understand first-hand what it is like to be a struggling alcohol addict.

Alcoholism is more than just another addiction. It is an extremely dangerous and deadly disease. You cannot even begin to talk about alcohol relapse without first talking about alcohol dependency. Alcohol dependency is defined as an individual's inability to control his consumption of alcohol in any given situation. Not only this, but someone who is addicted to alcohol is often preoccupied with obtaining alcohol in any way necessary. Alcoholism is a progressive disease that will only get worse as time goes on if the individual does not seek treatment from an alcohol recovery center.

Alcohol Addicts and Relapse Prevention in Austin

While there are many different options available for an alcohol addict to get help for their alcohol addiction, many refuse to even recognize that they have a problem to begin with. This is where family and friends need to step in. If someone you know is a former alcohol addict who you think may have relapsed back into alcohol addiction, don't just sit idly by. Talk to him about getting the help and support that he needs from a drug and alcohol recovery center like Mark Houston Recovery. It is not uncommon for recovering alcoholics to relapse back into their former alcohol addiction. That being said, it is important for friends and family to learn to recognize the signs that their loved one may be abusing alcohol. Signs of alcohol addiction or alcohol relapse can include any of the following physical attributes and more: blood shot eyes, smelling like alcohol or liquor, slurred speech, and inability to stand up, etc.

At Mark Houston Recovery, we have mentoring available as well as intervention programs and the option for a 30-day recovery program or a 90-day recovery program. During this time, we work with residents to help them learn the skills that they will later take with them when they leave- skills that they will be able to use outside of our walls in order to continue their progress towards a life that is characterized by sober living. Call today at 1.866.905.4550 to find out how Mark Houston Recovery can help.

About Austin, TX

Austin is the capital of the state of Texas and was one of the fastest growing cities in the United States from the years 2000-2006. Nicknamed the “Live Music Capital of the World,” “The ATX,” and the “City of the Violet Crown,” the city of Austin was named by Money Magazine as the 2nd best “Big City” to live in on their “Best Places to Live” list back in 2006. Following this up, in 2009, MSN named Austin among the top five “greenest cities in America”. With over 750,000 Austinites living within the city limits, Austin attracts a lot of attention as well as diversity, which makes it a fun place to live and work. Today, Austin is considered to be a major center for high technology with thousands of university graduates entering into engineering and computer science programs. Austin is also emerging as a hub for pharmaceutical as well as biotech companies with approximately 85 companies currently being housed in the area. The infamous Whole Foods Market was also originally founded and is based in Austin.