There are plenty of misconceptions about alcohol drinking. To avoid any confusion, consider the following alcohol myths and facts:

Myth #1: if I want to, I can quit drinking anytime.

It is more likely a person will have difficulties and find plenty of excuses to keep drinking. Once you have developed a high tolerance for alcohol, you will find that one drink is no longer enough to give you the “buzz” which makes alcohol quite addictive. Individuals with drinking problems convince themselves they are in absolute control, when in fact, they are not

Myth #2: I am not bothering anyone with my drinking.

You might think that the only person affected by your drinking is yourself. In reality, you are unknowingly hurting the people around you, especially those who care enough to realize just how much damage alcohol abuse can do to your health, your family life and work life. Even though you might not think it but your drinking problem is also their problem.

Myth #3: There is no one person who has the right to make me stop drinking.

Anyone who is indirectly affected by your drinking problem, whether they are your friends, family or colleagues, has the right to advise you to stop drinking. Even though the decision to stop should be yours to make, you should not take such advices in the wrong way. These people are only concerned about you.

Other Alcohol Facts:

• Women who drink more than the maximum weekly limit of 9 standard drinks are more likely to develop cancer compared to those who drink less; men who drink more than the maximum limit are also at risk of developing heart-related problems
• Drinking more than two drinks a day can be already be considered a health risk
• Young individuals who drink may have lower chances of developing heart problems but they are more likely to get injured or die because of alcohol-related accidents
• One ounce or alcohol is actually equivalent to a glass of milk or one baked potato, in terms of calories
• Although alcohol gives you the feeling of being “high”, alcohol is in fact a depressant
• 6,700 Canadians have died each year because of alcohol-related health problems, accidents, suicides and murders
• At least 33 percent of students in the 7^th to 12^th grade reported they were inside a vehicle with a driver who obviously had been consuming alcohol.
• Get in a good alcohol treatment in Alberta. There are drug rehabilitation centers in Alberta that are specialized with alcoholism. They address all type of substance abuse.

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