Many people engage in social drinking. Some do so daily, such as when they stop off at the neighborhood bar for a beer or glass of wine before heading home from work. Others do so only at social functions, such as parties or dining out with others.
For most people, this is fine. They are able to control the number of drinks they consume, and can even comfortably turn down the opportunity to drink if they choose to do so.
For others, however, social drinking becomes the catalyst that sets off a chain of events leading to alcohol abuse or even alcoholism. For these people, social drinking becomes something more.
Fortunately for those people who realize that their problem with alcohol has progressed beyond the social drinking stage, they can begin an alcohol rehabilitation program before the problem becomes more serious. In fact, if they are willing to admit to the problem when they first become aware that social drinking limits are being stretched or ignored all together, the amount of time spent in alcohol rehab may be shortened considerably.
The important thing is to recognize and admit that alcohol rehabilitation may be necessary in order to re-establish and maintain parameters that are more in line with social drinking. When that time comes, those needing help can visit http://www.alcoholrehab.net/ or call 1-866-923-1134.
