Sayreville Addiction Treatment Centers

If you live in Sayreville, New Jersey, you may be one of many people struggling with alcohol problems. If you are engaging in “at-risk” or heavy drinking, a rehab center may be able to help.

In 2016, 35% of all Sayreville residents admitted for substance abuse entered for reasons related to alcohol, making up 4% of all admissions for alcohol treatment in Middlesex county.¹ And of the 5,705 Middlesex County admissions to treatment centers that same year, 32%, or 1,842, were for alcohol as the primary substance of abuse.¹

Even adults who do not struggle with alcohol dependence may be doing harm to their bodies through habitual heavy drinking. More than 4 drinks per day for men or 3 drinks per day for women could signify “at-risk” drinking behavior.²

Heavy drinkers are at greater risk of serious side effects from alcohol use. If you have tried to cut down with no luck, heavy drinking may be affecting your life. You may also begin to notice you don’t like who you are when you drink heavily and wish to decrease your alcohol consumption.

Risks of heavy drinking include:²

• Long-term health problems.
• Injuries.
• Physiological alcohol dependence.
• Development of an alcohol use disorder.

If you feel concerned about the effects of heavy drinking on your life, you may be ready to get help. Search our directory for Sayreville rehab centers to view a list of nearby treatment options that can help you take control of your life once more.

Sources

1. Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services Office of Planning, Research, Evaluation, and Prevention. (2016). New Jersey drug and alcohol abuse treatment substance abuse overview 2016 Middlesex County.
2. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. (2016). Rethinking drinking: Alcohol and your health.