COVID-19 Pandemic Excessive Drinking Increases
Alcohol Sales Alarm Health Experts
“There are data to indicate people are drinking more than usual,” “And there’s no question that drinking too much every day leads to an increase in health risks.”
Dr. Mariann Piano in the American Heart Association News
In This Article
• Increased Alcohol Consumption Weakens the Immune System
• Alcohol Sales Increase in Last 6 Months
• How Much is Too Much Alcohol?
• Wellness, Self Care, Anxiety Relief and Relapse Prevention
• Benefits of Alcohol Recovery
• Alcohol Recovery – Getting Started: Medical Detox
• After Detox: Bay Area Dual Diagnosis Residential Rehab
The stress of daily living during the COVID-19 pandemic is very real.
It is important to be conscious of the stress generated by the pandemic. Then it is equally important to take steps to deal with the stress in a positive way.
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Increased Alcohol Consumption Weakens the Immune System
Higher levels of alcohol consumption negatively impacts the immune system.
“Alcohol has diverse adverse effects throughout the body, including on all cells of the immune system, that lead to increased risk of serious infections,” according to Yale Medicine addiction medicine specialist, Dr. E. Jennifer Edelman.
Alcohol and the Immune System
High levels of alcohol consumption negatively impact the immune system. Research in Alcohol and the Immune System at the National Institutes of Health has shown that excessive alcohol consumption can lead to pneumonia. Past evidence shows alcohol consumption can worsen the outcomes from respiratory illnesses by damaging the lungs and gut; and impairing the cells responsible for immune function.
In general, the healthier a person’s immune system is, the quicker viruses can be cleared. Alcohol makes it harder for the immune system to gear up and defend the body.
Also see Coronavirus COVID-19 Alcohol Effects
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Alcohol Sales Increase in Last 6 Months
• A spike in alcohol sales has alarmed health experts.
• Nielsen research reports that alcohol sales in stores were up 54% in late March 2020.
• By late April of this year, online alcohol sales were up nearly 500% over last year.
• Increased drinking can make people even more vulnerable to respiratory diseases.
• Those with medical conditions known to be risk factors for COVID-19 should drink even less.
• Increased alcohol consumption is known to increase depression.
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How Much is Too Much Alcohol?
Looking at Drinking Patterns
• NIAAA defines heavy alcohol use as more than 4 drinks on any day for men or more than 3 drinks for women.
• NIAAA defines binge drinking as consuming 5 or more drinks (male), or 4 or more drinks (female), in about 2 hours.
Drinking excessively, which includes binge drinking and heavy alcohol use, increases your risk of harmful consequences, including AUD (alcohol use disorder). The more drinks on any day and the more heavy drinking over time, the greater the risk. From How Much is Too Much
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Wellness, Self Care, Anxiety Relief and Relapse Prevention
Especially for those in addiction recovery, coping skills in relapse prevention and anxiety relief activities are essential. To deal positively with this very challenging and ongoing situation, make Stress Relief activities – and Wellness and Self-Care – a priority.
▪ LIMIT Reading or Watching News
▪ Stop ‘doom scrolling’
▪ Structure Your Day
▪ Morning Journal
▪ Listen to Healing Music
▪ Meditation and Mindfulness
▪ Stay Emotionally Connected
▪ Nutrition – Eat Healthy Meals
▪ Develop Sleep Hygiene
▪ MOVE – Yoga, Tai Chi, Walking
Benefits of Alcohol Recovery
▪ Improved Mood
▪ Improved Immune System
▪ Less Free-floating Anxiety
▪ Better Sleep
▪ Better Nutrition
▪ Lower Risk of Cancer
▪ Improved Heart (Cardiovascular) Health
▪ Better Memory
▪ Improved Thinking (brain fog lifts)
▪ Better Skin and Healthier Weight
▪ Improved Digestive System
▪ Improved Blood Pressure
▪ Less Impaired Behavior Issues
▪ Feeling GOOD!
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Alcohol Recovery – Getting Started
Medical Detox at New Start Recovery Solutions
Don’t let the fear of alcohol withdrawal keep you trapped! Break the cycle of addiction through safe medical detoxification.
The compassionate staff from New Start Recovery Solutions will help you to regain control of your life with access to safe and medically monitored detox.
Our fully staffed medical facility provides a safe and comfortable environment for people to go through the process of substance withdrawal. During the detox process, all substances will be removed from your body. This allows you to focus solely on healing and will give you the peace of mind and healthiness of spirit needed to face your addiction head-on.
Whether you have been addicted for several days or many years – a safe, comfortable detox is the essential beginning to your recovery! Patients stay at our facility for the duration of the detox process. After detox, the individual may immediately enter our residential treatment program.
Each of our patients receives an individualized assessment and treatment program.
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After Detox – Bay Area Dual Diagnosis Residential Rehab
New Start Recovery Solutions provides affordable, evidence-based integrated rehab treatment for Dual Diagnosis.
Individuals rarely want to take the time needed for residential rehab and addiction recovery. It is easy to use the career as an excuse to avoid getting help. However, the best chance for recovery is a permanent change in habitual behaviors. Time, education and therapy are required to make permanent behavioral changes.
Dual Diagnosis or Co-occurring Disorders is a term for people who have both a mental health issue (such as PTSD, depression, trauma, anxiety) and an addiction problem (substance use disorder, or SUD).
If you think you may be suffering from a substance use disorder – as well as PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma or other mental illness (dual diagnosis) – please know that seeking help is the first step to addiction recovery and regaining control of your life.
Many high functioning addicts (HFA) also experience depression and/or anxiety. For a lasting resolution of underlying mental health issues, integrated dual diagnosis treatment is needed.
We are a Certified Provider of Conscious Recovery.
Bottom Line:
The eventual outcome of an escalating addiction will take a lot longer to sort out than taking a few weeks off for rehab.
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Our COVID-19 Protocols
• All our facilities have Controlled Access.
• New Patients are medically pre-screened and tested for coronavirus.
• Our facilities are sanitized daily.
• Existing patients are closely monitored and tested.
• Medical staff on duty 24/7.
• No one with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms is admitted.
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• Each patient is evaluated by New Start Recovery Solutions staff and receives a biopsychosocial assessment; and an individualized treatment plan.
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• If you or your loved one is located in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Bay Area, San Rafael, Monterey, Sacramento, Chico, Paradise, Redding, Martinez or other Northern California area – and are dealing with a drug abuse or an alcohol use disorder – welcome to evidence-based whole person addiction treatment at New Start Recovery Solutions.
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