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In my opinion, working on your mental health is key to a good life but I do not think it is necessary every day. Do it when you can and always keep it in check so you do not slip.

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Addiction rehab centers are the best places to get help and sober.

How to help someone else:

Therapy

Yoga/meditation

Hold them accountable

Listen to them

Support and spend time with them

(Physical Activity & Amenities | Addiction Recovery, 2020)

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Physical:

Slowed reaction times

Blackouts

Trouble with motor coordination or an inability to walk properly

Impaired judgment and risk-taking without full consideration of the consequences

Memory impairment or memory lapses

Slurred speech

Self harm

(Alcohol and Mental Health, 2022)

Socially:

Social skills worsen

Friendlier to strangers

More violent

Affects coordination, vision

speech

(Social Consequences of Alcohol Abuse, 2023)

Emotionally/Mentally:
Changes chemicals in your brain which can lead to:

Anxiety

Depression

Anger

Slower brain processing

Self harm/suicide

(Alcohol and Mental Health, 2022)

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Symptoms include:

Having a desire to stop or decrease drinking but being unable to do so

Developing a tolerance for alcohol (i.e., needing more alcohol over time to match the feelings from earlier use)

Experiencing cravings for alcohol when not drinking

Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not drinking (e.g., cravings, sweating, shaking, and nausea)

Having to drink to feel better

Mental Illness

Can lead to high blood pressure, cardiac problems or liver failure

(American Addiction Centers, 2019)

Signs include:

Declining to engage in social activities or hobbies that used to be of interest

Using alcohol in high-risk situations, such as while swimming or driving

Devoting significant time and resources to drinking

Facing problems at work, home, or school because of alcohol use

Continuing to use alcohol even when it is leading to social, physical, relationship, and personal problems

(American Addiction Centers, 2019)

Precursors include:

Stress relief

Family history

Mental health

Unsupervised underage drinking

Traumatic experiences

Self-esteem issues

Increased drinking over time

(Compassion Behavioral Health, 2021)

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A relapsing chronic disorder with compulsive alcohol consumption, the loss of control when consuming and a negative emotional state when it is no longer available.

(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 2021)

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Greenstone is a rehab center in Muskoka, Ontario. They have accommodations like a gym, pool, sport courts like tennis, trails, 40 acres of land. There goal is to help you reach your goal, which is sobriety and wellness. They have a 30-90 day program where they help you with different activities that include:

Therapy(Group, individual, family)

Yoga/meditation

Nature therapy

Exercising

Evidence based practices

(Physical Activity & Amenities | Addiction Recovery, 2020)

Day in a patients life include daily exercise, being outdoor, whether for exercise, or connecting through therapy, relaxing, eating at least three healthy, provided meals.
(Physical Activity & Amenities | Addiction Recovery, 2020)