Getting Into Rehab in Centennial
Rehabilitation centers exist for anyone struggling with a substance misuse disorder. This could be for illegal drugs or something else, such as alcohol addiction (otherwise known as alcohol abuse disorder or alcoholism). They are very difficult to overcome on our own. That’s why there are resources available for us.
Now, I think an important part of understanding rehab involves understanding the risks associated with some of these substances. I know more about alcohol than other forms of addiction, so for this article I will be discussing alcoholism in specific. Many of us don’t even realize that we might be over indulging in our favorite beverages. The slope into addiction is both slippery and steep.
Serving Sizes of Alcohol
This may come as a surprise to you, but there actually are “standard” sizes for serving sizes of alcohol. Now, if you’ve ever gone through a college registration course or social awareness course, you have probably heard about this. Misuse of alcohol and underage drinking are linked in several ways, so education is important.
For additional information about standard serving sizes, you can look at this page from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. These values differ depending on the type of alcohol. For distilled spirits, which are generally about forty percent AC, a serving is considered one point five ounces. This isn’t a large amount.
Meanwhile, five ounces of wine constitute a serving. Wine is usually about twelve percent AC. For regular beer, you can have twelve ounces if it is five percent AC to make up a single serving. These amounts may seem conservative to you if you are familiar with drinking, but this is the official standard in the United States.
How it Feels to be Drunk
Let’s face it: many social situations this day and age involve drinking. You might feel left out if you don’t partake. We might think of peer pressure as something we left behind in high school or middle school, but unfortunately it tends to persist well into adulthood. Sometimes we don’t ever escape it.
For this reason, the signals that we are drunk are something I think is important to learn about. For some of us, it is obvious. However, I know for me personally, the sensation really creeps up on me. Often I don’t even realize that I’m tipsy or full on drunk until I’ve already had a second drink! In this way, it is easy to have too many without noticing.
If you’re looking for another quick guide to the symptoms, you can look at some here: https://www.healthline.com/health/what-does-it-feel-like-to-be-drunk. The signs can include (but are not limited to) a sense of dizziness or stumbling when you walk, slurring your speech, feeling drowsy or tired, having a slowed heartrate and slowed breathing, and even having vision problems.
If you have too many drinks, things can get even worse. Because many people who are under the influence of alcohol take more risks and have impaired decision making, you can end up doing something reckless like getting in a car.
There are some signs that you might be getting tipsy. These can include having a poor short term memory or a very short attention span. Like I mentioned above, you might feel more inclined to take risks. Additionally, you might feel more self-confident. You might talk to more people or even flirt more openly.
Stages of Being Drunk
Before I explain all of these stages, I would like to note that alcohol impacts each of us differently. There are many variables that can determine your individual reactions and tolerance. These can include things like past sexual history, your body size, your history with drinking, using other drugs, your age, and even your gender.
Your genetics can also have an impact. If alcoholism runs in your family, or addictions in general, or you have an addictive personality, you might want to steer clear. This is all good to keep in mind as you read through this list.
Stage one is considered being sober or a very low level of drunkenness. You have either not had any alcohol, or less than one serving over the period of an hour. This is safe for driving – perhaps you’re the designated driver for the evening! Anything above this is genuine intoxication, and it is unsafe to drive or operate a vehicle.
The next stage is what most of us know as tipsy. In technical terms it is called “euphoria.” A man may have had two or three drinks, or a woman may have had one or two. Your blood alcohol content will likely range from 0.03 to 0.12 percent.
After this is “excitement.” This is considered the threshold of being “drunk.” You might feel extremely happy, flirtatious, or maybe sad or angry. We all have different expressions of this stage. I am typically a sad drunk, which is why I very rarely indulge.
The fourth stage is “confusion,” which is where it starts to get truly dangerous. You can already experience a black out here. Your movement will likely be significantly impaired, and you might not feel pain – it’s a dangerous cocktail, forgive the pun. Frequently landing in this stage might be a sign you need help. Some options might be a rehab in Centennial if you are local to that city.
Stage five is “stupor.” At this point, you will most likely lose most of your senses and stop responding to the world around you. Following this is stage six, coma, and potentially even stage seven: death.
If Moderation Doesn’t Work…
You might want to consider abstinence. If you’re struggling with this on your own, and find yourself unable to stop drinking, it might be time to look into a rehabilitation center. They can provide you with the necessary atmosphere to detox and abstain from drinking.
The changes to your routines and lack of access to the substance will help you as you embark back out into the world after. Getting help is something to be proud of, and I hope you will consider it if you are struggling.
