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Alcohol Awareness Month

Hello Gateway Foundation Partner!

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This month’s newsletter will focus on the dangers alcohol addiction poses due to its ease of access, socially acceptable nature, and relationship to social anxiety. As mentioned by our Clinical Director, Craig Lamb in a recent interview with WGN Daytime, 17 million Americans suffer from problem drinking with alcohol killing more people than opioids. Below you will find a few articles from our website detailing the detrimental effects of alcohol addiction as it relates to health effects, personal relationships, and social anxiety disorders, as well as the overall benefit of detoxing from alcohol entirely.  

Since alcohol consumption is regarded differently than other dangerous drugs, it can mistakenly be deemed harmless while the effects remain. Chronic alcohol misuse makes it difficult to seek treatment for alcohol use disorder and interferes with the effectiveness of your therapy or medication once you’ve begun a treatment plan. Our approach to substance use disorder combines proven, evidence-based methods with personalized attention and specialized treatment modalities to create a comprehensive spectrum of care.

As your partner in alcohol addiction treatment, we want you to know Gateway Foundation is here for you and your client. Feel free to reach out to your Gateway Foundation contact person with any needs. Don’t know who your contact is? Email me directly and we’ll put you in touch.

Kind regards,

Frank Markett
Director of Sales

Why Alcohol Is the Most Harmful Drug

Why Alcohol Is the Most Harmful Drug

What is the most harmful drug? Many people assume the answer to that question is heroin or methamphetamines. While these substances are without question dangerous, alcohol is considered the most harmful drug. But why does this legal substance have the potential to be so dangerous?

Alcohol is regarded differently than the other most dangerous drugs. As a legal substance, alcohol doesn’t seem to be a drug on most people’s radars. Drinking is socially acceptable and often glamorized. With an accepting social attitude and legal status, alcohol is easy to incorrectly regard as harmless. This approach can make it easier to use alcohol.

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The Relationship Between Alcohol and Social Anxiety

The Relationship Between Alcohol and Social Anxiety

Everyone feels a little nervous when meeting new people, but social anxiety is much more than feeling a bit anxious in public spaces. Feeling shy usually goes away once you meet people or have a great conversation. Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) causes heightened self-consciousness and an intense fear of being negatively judged by others.

It’s almost impossible to turn off invasive, negative thoughts when you have social anxiety. This form of fear can impact every aspect of your life, professionally and socially. Many use alcohol or drugs to feel comfortable in their skin. Sadly, this can lead to an alcohol use disorder.

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Benefits of Detoxing From Alcohol

Benefits of Detoxing From Alcohol

Having a “why” behind any major commitment is one of the best ways to ensure you follow through, and detoxing from alcohol is no different. While it might not be easy to give up alcohol, understanding all the ways that quitting alcohol can enhance your life will help keep you motivated. As you stop heavy drinking, you’ll notice significant improvements in your physical health, mental health, personal life, and more.

This article will go over the top benefits of quitting alcohol and how you can successfully complete alcohol detox. Keep reading to discover how your life will improve once you’ve given up alcohol for good.

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How Alcohol Affects Relationships

How Alcohol Affects Relationships

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a common addiction, affecting nearly 15 million adults in the United States. While alcohol dependence can be devastating to one’s health, it can also impact a person’s relationships, including the most meaningful people in their life.

Alcohol use disorder can lead to lost friendships, estranged marriages, and family conflict. Keep reading to learn about the connection between alcohol addiction and relationships and how to prevent or manage relationship issues caused by a drinking problem.

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