With the arrival of summer, there is always more alcohol. Bar terraces fill up again. People start filling the bars in spring and increasingly feel like drinking. By the time summer arrives, the increase is even greater and is very noticeable in bars, parties, music festivals… And what do people do when they spend more leisure hours, with free time and are on vacation? Drink more alcohol.
At CCAdicciones, we are always ready to help people suffering from any type of addiction. Alcohol addiction is one of the most common, and we are specialists in alcoholism treatment.
Good Weather, Bad News
With the arrival of summer, good weather returns, but it may be accompanied by bad news because people start consuming more alcohol as high temperatures approach and we can spend more time outdoors and the days are longer.
Although it should not be negative, the arrival of spring first causes a progressive increase in alcohol consumption until summer arrives, a time of maximum consumption in which more factors are mixed, in addition to good weather (parties, vacations…). Therefore, we must raise the alarm when good weather arrives, because it is usually related to alcohol consumption and people who have problems with this drug can greatly increase their consumption and relapses can occur.
More Sun, More Alcohol
As we mentioned, people tend to drink more alcohol with the arrival of summer. Circumstances invite people to spend more leisure time and socialize. This means that people who usually drink high amounts of alcohol may now find themselves in a potentially more dangerous scenario, as they will continue consuming even more.
Therefore, the arrival of good weather does not always bring good news, since in the case of addictions it can increase relapses, but it can also create bad habits or risky consumption patterns may appear. In addition, there are other factors that also greatly influence this increase in consumption. People usually have vacations and, therefore, fewer responsibilities, more desire for parties, or general carefree attitudes.
Another thing to keep in mind is that when it is very hot, you are thirstier, and there are people who quench it by drinking alcohol. This, in addition to being nonsensical, can be dangerous, since in summer it is necessary and important for our health to drink water to stay hydrated.
Negative Effects of Alcohol Consumption
It is already known to everyone that alcohol can produce adverse effects on the health of those who consume it. You do not need to be addicted to suffer its consequences, since a high volume will already be harmful. In addition to the problems that excessive drinking will cause in itself, we will be approaching a possible addiction.
These are some of the negative effects of alcohol consumption on our health:
- Emotional instability
- Anxiety and need to consume
- Depression
- Problems in social relationships
- Cirrhosis
- Heart disease
- Cognitive deterioration
- Cancer
In addition to this, loss of control is a common behavior in people who are under the effects of alcohol. There is also another problem derived from this consumption that we should not underestimate: harm to third parties. Another risk that exists in addicted people is suffering from withdrawal syndrome, which can be very dangerous.
These are other problems that alcohol can cause in summer: Dehydration and dizziness and heat stroke. Both problems are related to the high temperatures we usually encounter in summer in Spain.
Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Alcoholism is an addiction that must be treated by health professionals. It is a disease that can be very dangerous to health, and that is why treatment must be received in order to leave it behind. The best option to overcome alcohol addiction and carry out effective treatment will be by entering a detoxification center.
At CCAdicciones, we can help you recover through our specialized treatment for alcohol addiction. Through group therapies that will help the patient learn about experiences similar to their own, which will help them feel understood and not judged, that they are part of a group and can express themselves freely. Individual therapies are also important within the treatment. These help us get to know our patients more deeply to better understand what their needs may be, as well as to give them a more personal space where they feel comfortable and welcomed by our staff. Finally, we complete our treatments with sports therapy, which also has many benefits on a physical and emotional level, in addition to generating new healthy habits in patients.
Addiction Detoxification Center
CCAdicciones has several detoxification clinics in Spain. Here you can consult our network of centers: https://ccadicciones.es/red-de-centros/ we want you to be able to make your recovery in the place you wish, and that is why we offer a wide range of possibilities in cities throughout Spain.
In our detoxification centers, in addition to providing alcohol detoxification treatments, we carry out other specialized treatments for other addictions. We are specialists in drug addictions, but also in behavioral addictions. At CCAdicciones, you can find treatment for addiction to cannabis, cocaine, benzodiazepines, ketamine, amphetamines, new drugs… but also for behavioral disorders such as gambling addiction, addiction to new technologies, sex addiction, or compulsive shopping.
This summer can be a time of relapse or greatly increased alcohol consumption. Therefore, if you believe you are addicted or that you could be close to suffering a relapse, contact us. At CCAdicciones, we can help you. The first consultation is free and without any commitment. We want you to get to know us and be convinced that entering a CCAdicciones clinic will be the best option.
