Due to the cycle of hormone levels, women’s bodies actually intervene in how alcohol affects them, making them mush less affected to any affects.

From studies on both human and animal test subjects, When they drink less alcohol and even for much less time periods, the female test subjects still showed the same intoxication levels as males with more alcohol and longer drinking times.   The study showed conclusively that there is something specific about what makes up the female body and its chemistry to affect women in such a way.

This study is especially alarming in view of the fact that drinking in the United Kingdom has increased within young women.  The drinking industry is responding in turn to make drinking opportunities even more accessible through its marketing campaigns, much to the chagrin of those centers in charge of alcohol treatment and residential drug treatment.

A recent study found about drinking and women in Britain discovered that those women in the age bracket of eighteen to twenty four years of age are the biggest group of people to consume alcohol in Europe.  Per capita, they drank in comparison to the 59 liters Italian women drank 203 liters.   It will probably rise and not decrease as another year rolls around, which means a rise should be expected in alcohol abuse intervention as drinking becomes more and more a part of the female social world.

Women not only have to worry about being pressured to drink more through intense marketing campaigns from alcohol trades and businesses but also about the possible affects that they could occur from becoming dependent upon alcohol.  Addiction treatment studies show that many of the same symptoms those women with alcoholism suffer from are similar to those affecting victims of PTSD.

The kind of treatment  involved in helping these women include two kinds of cognitive behavioral treatments called Relapse Prevention Treatment and Seeking Safety.  So far these two treatments have been very successful.  They are used in a three month time frame with a group of 32 women participating the study.  Many women were victims of both PTSD and alcoholism.

The Relapse Prevention Treatment has started to gain in popularity, known for its excellent care and checkups that help women to continue in their sobriety and road to recovery.  Like many other centers, it focuses on figuring out what triggers relapses and cravings in order to help women to take control of them.

The popular A&E show Intervention chronicles the experiences of drug and alcohol addicts whose dependencies have brought them to a point of extreme personal crisis. The show takes an intimate look at the downward spiral of an addict, and the efforts of loved ones to lead him or her on the road to recovery.

Intervention is an effective course of action when an addict is not paying heed to their own health and safety, and is becoming increasingly estranged from friends and family. Concerned loved ones decide to step into the addict’s life and strongly encourage him or her to seek help. An intervention is a structured, solution-oriented meeting that is often moderated by an interventionist. Before approaching an addict, a specific plan of action needs to be devised, including treatment measures and facility arrangements. An interventionist helps family members explore their options and decide the best route to take when confronting the addict. During the gathering, a circle of loved ones, colleagues and spiritual leaders in the addict’s life express their observations and fears regarding his or her behavior in a non-judgmental way. The ultimate goal is for the addict to recognize their destructive behavior and accept help.

The success rate of intervention is promising: The National Association of Independent Interventionists Conference (AIS) in 1995 revealed that 90% of professionally facilitated interventions resulted in the identified patient entering treatment as a direct result of the intervention. Knowing when an intervention is necessary can be difficult to gauge, but if you are even slightly considering staging one, it is likely the appropriate step to take.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 12 percent of deaths were related to alcohol abuse for American Indians and Alaskan Natives during the timeframe from 2001 and 2005. This news is particularly distressing, since the national average of alcohol-related deaths across the country is about three percent.

They were able to research the nature of the deaths by looking at death certificates among the American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. The CDC’s report indicated that about 25 percent of the deaths resulted from alcoholic liver disease and car accidents. It was also reported that more than half of the deaths were among men.

Such a high death rate is not unstoppable – changes in alcohol consumption and related-behaviors, such as reducing the number of people who drink under the influence, could make significant positive progress. The Associated Press also reported that the CDC sited alcohol interventions as one way to address the issue.

“The study recommends ‘culturally appropriate clinical interventions’ to reducing excessive drinking and better integration between tribal health care centers and tribal courts, which often deal with alcohol-related crimes.”

All the time, young adults hear about the troubles their favorite singers got into for underage drinking or the car accidents from the actors/actresses who decided to drive drunk. Athletes, superstars, and role models everywhere are making poor life choices, giving teens and young adults the idea that it’s okay to drink alcohol or abuse drugs.

But not all celebrities have problems with alcoholism. In fact, there are more people in the public eye who don’t drink alcohol than you might think. Some used to be alcoholics and they gave up the drink to stay sober and clean up their lives. Samuel L. Jackson, David Bowie, and recently Gary Oldman learned to abstain from alcohol to get rid of its damaging effects.

Some people just don’t do alcohol, period. Take Bruce Lee for example. He didn’t drink or do drugs, because he believed in keeping his body clean – and his body was unbelievably healthy during his lifetime. CNN reported that legendary comedian Jay Leno “drinks no alcohol and says he’s never smoked a cigarette or a joint.” Wikipedia has a whole list of famous people who have decided not to drink alcohol, complete with sources for verification. It’s a positive resource, especially if you’re looking for some support or starting to think staying clean is impossible.

Everyone can make good life decisions or poor life choices – even celebrities.

All the time, young adults hear about the troubles their favorite singers got into for underage drinking or the car accidents from the actors/actresses who decided to drive drunk. Athletes, superstars, and role models everywhere are making poor life choices, giving teens and young adults the idea that it’s okay to drink alcohol or abuse drugs.

But not all celebrities have problems with alcoholism. In fact, there are more people in the public eye who don’t drink alcohol than you might think. Some used to be alcoholics and they gave up the drink to stay sober and clean up their lives. Samuel L. Jackson, David Bowie, and recently Gary Oldman learned to abstain from alcohol to get rid of its damaging effects.

Some people just don’t do alcohol, period. Take Bruce Lee for example. He didn’t drink or do drugs, because he believed in keeping his body clean – and his body was unbelievably healthy during his lifetime. CNN reported that legendary comedian Jay Leno “drinks no alcohol and says he’s never smoked a cigarette or a joint.” Wikipedia has a whole list of famous people who have decided not to drink alcohol, complete with sources for verification. It’s a positive resource, especially if you’re looking for some support or starting to think staying clean is impossible.

Everyone can make good life decisions or poor life choices – even celebrities.

There are many warning signs of alcoholism. Here are just a few:

1. Do you drink alone?
2. Do you lie about the amount of alcohol you consume?
3. Has your tolerance increases?
4. Do you suffer from alcohol-related medical conditions?
5. Do you ever drink in the morning to get over a hangover?
6. Do you drink more than you used to?
7. Have you blacked out while drinking?
8. Do you drink to calm your nerves or relax?
9. Have you been involved in alcohol-related and/or legal problems?
10. Is alcohol affecting your relationship to a loved one or friend?

If you answered yes to even one of these questions there is a strong indication that you have a drinking problem.

A drug and/or alcohol invention is an organized attempt by people, usually family and friends, to get someone to seek professional help for certain problems, including but not limited to: alcoholism, compulsive gambling, drug abuse, compulsive eating, self-mutilation, tobacco smoking and workaholism. Some intervention models have recently come under scrutiny for the “ambushed” nature and the way the person that is at the center sometimes can feel.

Interventions are either direct or indirect. Direct involves a “confrontation” with the person and indirect involves a professional working with the family and friends that are co-dependent and encouraging them to be more effective with the addicted person.

There are several models of intervention but most of them are based on the Johnson Model which incorporates a surprise element. The Heart to Heart Model/Storti Model is very similar to the Johnson Model because it uses the element of surprise but it differs in that those participating are not to be aggressive. Instead they are to be supportive, non-judmental and loving.

Drug interventions and alcohol Interventions have been shown to be a successful motivator for addicts and those with compulsion problems.

Alcoholic hepatitis is liver disease caused by chronic ingestion of alcohol. This disease is found in heavy drinkers that have been drinking for a very long time as well as binge drinkers and those that drink modestly. This disease can, at times, be reversed in people that stop drinking but for most it turns into cirrhosis and liver failure. There is little known about alcoholic hepatitis and even less is known about how to treat it.

Warning signs do not always occur right away, but as the liver gets worse, the symptoms are much more likely to occur. Those symptoms include:

Gatehouse Academy is an extended care treatment center for young men and women in need of long term drug rehab or alcohol rehab. We offer the opportunity for young adults from the ages of 17-25 to learn life skills, continue formalized education, enhance physical well-being, and recover from the detrimental effects of chemical dependency.

If you have any questions please contact us.