A new study published in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research suggests that alcoholism in men and women differs greatly.
It has long been thought that the effects of alcohol between genders is markedly different; however the reasons have been commonly attributed to the differences in body mass between the genders. This new study, however, points more towards genetics as an influencing factor.
“This new study offers opportunities in the field of alcoholism treatment, as well as drug addiction treatment,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside
Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center. “There are two specific genes, ADH1B and ALDH2, which are thought to increase the risk of alcoholism. However, one of these genes, when present in men, seems to delay the development of alcoholism. In women, this same gene may actually accelerate the onset of alcoholism. By identifying this cause and effect relationship, researchers may be better able to predict the course of alcoholism in individuals.”
Alcoholism is a growing problem worldwide among all age groups and genders and, unfortunately, many are hesitant to get the care that they desperately need. Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center is skilled in helping addicted individuals begin their journey to recovery. Their modern drug rehab facility is skilled in serving clients with various addictions and in varying stages of their addiction. The caring, compassionate team is made up of licensed and certified counselors as well as social workers who have extensive experience and specialty in the addiction treatment field. In addition, the staff includes a Nurse Practitioner, as well as a Registered Nurse, both of whom also have specializations and experience within the field of addiction treatment and alcohol rehab.
Mountainside also provides services for those individuals who come to them with dual diagnoses and require the services of a Psychiatrist to help conquer the unique challenges that dual diagnosis brings.
For the past 13 years, Mountainside has established itself as an innovator within the addiction treatment field, and the treatment modalities Mountainside utilizes are regarded as among the most cutting-edge approaches in helping individuals to get, and to remain, sober. As a result of their unique, innovative approaches to addiction treatment, Mountainside has become the model for the addiction treatment field.
The program, along with its professional addiction treatment team, have earned national recognition and resulted in Mountainside being invited to Washington by the White House to meet with the White House Drug Czar, John P. Walters, for an in-depth meeting on what makes its program so successful. These accolades did not go unnoticed within the addiction treatment field and resulted in the adoption by many throughout the country of a more holistic approach to drug addiction treatment.
If you or someone you love is addicted to drugs or alcohol, or if you have any questions, please contact Mountainside
Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center for a confidential inquiry at 800-762-5433.
