Oceanside, California Drug Rehab Programs

*So What's So Dangerous About Binge Drinking?

Some teens consider binge drinking a rite of passage. For adults, it's a way to relax after a tough week at work. But binge drinking may be a lot more dangerous than it first appears. When you drink more alcohol than your liver can metabolize, drinking may lead to alcohol poisoning -- a life-threatening condition. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of alcohol poisoning include:

• Severe vomiting
• Confusion
• Convulsions or seizures
• Slow or irregular breathing
• Sudden drop in body temperature
• Unconsciousness

A person who's passed out from heavy drinking should never be left alone to "sleep off the buzz." Alcohol poisoning can result in slowed breathing, suffocation and death.

The coastal community of Oceanside is no stranger to alcohol. This Southern California community is located to the south of Camp Pendleton, one of the most active military bases in the country. The city is also home to a number of major festivals and celebrations. For a drinker who's at least 21 years old, having the occasional drink or two at a party, game or street fair isn't a sign of problem drinking. But engaging in binge drinking several times a month could be a sign of serious health complications in the future, like liver disease, heart failure and stroke.

Oceanside alcohol rehab programs can help binge drinkers as well as daily "maintenance" drinkers recover from alcoholism. Recovering from this disease requires a lot of work and dedication, but the end result can be a life free from addiction, illness, personal conflicts and financial crises.

Oceanside addiction treatment programs help residents from demographic groups get their lives back. Recovery services in San Diego County include individual therapy, outpatient treatment facilities, residential rehab and intensive inpatient care. Community recovery groups like Alcoholics Anonymous have been successful at helping many alcoholics find their way to a better life. You can start the search for a recovery program by contacting us for referrals to Oceanside facilities.