Why are the liquor stores open? A question I saw pop up in various places with varying answers.
I invited Dr. Michele Perron, a clinical supervisor with Lionrock Recovery, back to give us the answer. Lionrockrecovery.com is a 100% online recovery treatment to support folks in need. (She also is a TSM coach with CThreeFoundation.org using the Sinclair Method). If you know someone who needs assistance at this time, please pass this on.
WHAT DID WE TALK ABOUT?
Things you might need to know for a loved one or yourself about alcohol consumption and trying to quit during this period of quarantine.
Why are liquor stores seen as essential and open during this time of quarantine?
How much alcohol does it take to have our body start to get dependent on the alcohol
What happens if we just stop?
What does withdraw look like when someone is drinking daily or binge drinking?
Alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures and can be fatal. It is estimated that, if liquor stores were closed eliminating access to alcohol that 15% of Americans could need emergency medical attention due to withdrawal. (Taking away hospital space and staff from potential Covid patients.)
If you are afraid they might shut down liquor stores but you feel you are drinking too much. How do you safely start bringing the daily drinks down safely?
If you ARE at a place where you don’t have work and other daily stresses to deal with and this IS a good time to quite or cut down your alcohol consumption and you want to make a change, Michele and Lionrock’s model is an experienced online recovery program model.
Alcohol damages DNA and interrupts immune function. Something to be aware of, especially if you are choosing to drink heavily. You may be adding to your risk of not being able to fight the virus as well.
Steps to take if you are alone and want to quit drinking during this time.
Video Mentions
Kyle Cease Quarantined to inner freedom
Bruce Lipton
Catch Michele’s previous episode…
Episode 43 – Drinking for a lifetime in a healthy way with Michele Perron PhD
CONTACT MICHELE
Full service online drug and alcohol treatment
Health Balance group
Covid anxiety group (5 days a week and free to the public)
CThreeFoundation.org
Coaching page
LinkedIn
Michele Perron PhD
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