You have probably had a drink or maybe a few drinks following a game as a big celebration…
But, does the drinking stop there?
If not, there could be a problem.
Oftentimes, what begins just as social drinking quickly becomes so much more than that. A few drinks on the weekends just to celebrate turns into a few drinks a few days a week just to celebrate, and then into just a few drinks everyday as a way to relax…
Then, you start to notice the negative outcomes – relationship problems, loss of “touch” in your game, and other problems that stem from alcoholism.
Did you know that drinking alcohol actually reduces your performance potential up to 11 percent?
That could make a huge difference in your golf game – potentially, it could be the win it or lose it shot.
So, if you think you are struggling with alcohol addiction, then it is time to get some help.
Why is treatment good?
Treatment for alcohol addiction is good for your mental and physical health, therefore, it is also good for your golf game.
The benefits of going to a treatment program include:
- It will put on you on the path to restoring your physical health.
Addiction takes a toll on the body – damaging the liver specifically and several other parts of the body. By getting clean, you will help your liver reset itself following the addiction. You will allow your body to detox and rid itself of all the toxins you have put in it.
Once your body is on the road to recovery from addiction, you will feel more focused, more energized, and happier.
- It offers you support.
Even though you might feel like you are alone, you are not. You are not the only addict out there and furthermore, you are not the only golf player out there who is an addict. By going to a treatment facility, you will have the opportunity to be connected with other individuals who are just like you.
This is great for your mental health as it takes some of the stress and anger away knowing it is not just you. It also gives you a strong support system full of people who understand exactly what you are going through.
- It gives you a safe place.
As you are beginning to rid yourself and your body of the toxins and alcohol, you might experience some unpleasant side effects. As a result, you might require medical care or attention – once or possibly regularly. However, a treatment facility offers this type of care.
They will monitor you regularly and ensure you come off of the drug as safely as possible.
- You have a better chance of succeeding.
It is easy – and normal – to think that you can handle recovery all on your own, but the truth is that most people cannot. Relapse is a very common concern, and some patients cannot even make it to the point on their own where they have to consider relapse – they are just stuck still trying to get clean.
Let the professionals guide you and help you and give you the tools you need to succeed.
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