Moderate Alcohol Consumption Can Lead To Life-Threatening Diseases

DALLAS, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Alcohol consumption is more socially acceptable than ever before. In fact, 17.6 million people abuse alcohol or have an alcohol dependency.[1] Yet many do not realize there are health problems associated with drinking alcohol in moderation. According to Caron Treatment Centers, a nationally recognized non-profit provider of alcohol and drug addiction treatment, alcohol should be regarded as a substance with serious health risks.

"There is a misconception regarding moderate alcohol use because of how it's glamorized in the media," said Stephen Garrison MD, Medical Director of Caron Texas. "The public, and many doctors, regard alcoholism as a life-threatening disease when in fact, drinking in moderation can increase an individual's chances of developing a number of deadly diseases. It is imperative the medical community and the public are better educated about the perils of this drug."

According to medical studies, risk factors of alcohol consumption may include:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines moderate drinking as consuming up to two drinks per day for men and up to one drink per day for women.

Caron Treatment Centers Caron Treatment Centers is a nationally recognized non-profit provider of alcohol and drug addiction treatment. Caron offers a comprehensive continuum of treatment for adolescents through older adults. Caron Treatment Centers operates residential treatment facilities in Wernersville, PA; Dallas, TX; and West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Delray Beach, FL. Caron has regional offices in Boston, Bermuda, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. For information visit Caron.org.

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SOURCE Caron Treatment Centers

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