There are many factors involved in Alcohol Addiction:

There have been studies conducted which suggest that if one or more people in your family history were/are alcoholics, then there is a very high likelihood that you could develop into an alcoholic too. However, there are other factors to consider when thinking over this information. For men, the more risk factors there are involved in that person's life, the greater the chances will be that they will develop an addiction to alcohol. For starters, your genes and ethnicity may have some small part to play in whether or not you develop an alcohol addiction. However, your environment also has a huge influence. Environment can include anything from family and friends to socioeconomic status.

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), other factors such as peer pressure, physical and sexual abuse as well as stress and parental involvement can all play into whether someone develops an alcohol (or drug) addiction. At Mark Houston Recovery, we know what it's like to experience alcohol abuse firsthand. And despite the fact that you or someone else you care about may be addicted to alcohol, there is still time to turn your life around for the better. This is why Mark Houston Recovery offers a variety of options for our residents to get the help that they so desperately need to overcome their alcohol addiction. From mentoring to group activities to working on various skills, you can live a life that is sober and fruitful.

The Male Alcohol Addict

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), studies and research consistently link alcohol use in men with aggressive behavior. While not all men display aggressive behavior when consuming alcohol, it is still alarming nonetheless to think about. This is just one of the negative consequences of abusing alcohol. One of the other (and perhaps well known) consequences of alcohol abuse is when an alcohol addict gets behind the wheel of a car. Not only are they putting their lives in danger, but they are also putting the lives of other, unsuspecting drivers at risk. There are also a host of other physical ailments that can result from prolonged alcohol abuse, which can have devastating, if not deadly, effects on an alcohol addict such as heart problems, stroke and liver disease.

If you or your loved ones have tried drug and alcohol treatment programs in the past with no success, then it may be time for a more extensive program. At Mark Houston Recovery, we provide our residents with the time they need to not only break their addiction, but also acquire the necessary life skills and habits they need for successful relapse prevention. Call us today at 1.866.905.4550 to find out about our 30-day and 90-day recovery program options.

About Houston, TX

Houston, Texas is the fourth largest city in the United States as well as the second largest city within the state of Texas. As of 2008, it was recorded by the U.S. Census that Houston is currently home to over 2 million people. Founded in 1836 by Augustus and John Allen, Houston is, today, considered to be the energy capital of the world. The economy in the Houston area ranges from industries based in energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, transportation, and health care. Nicknamed “The Space City,” in 2006, the Houston metropolitan area ranked first in Texas and third in the United States as one of the “Best Places for Business and Careers” by Forbes magazine. Houston has also been the backdrop for many movies and films such as: Logan's Run, Urban Cowboy, Apollo 13, Dance With Me, Frieda Gilroy and Tree of Life (coming out in 2009).