In many ways, alcohol is integrated into the routines of everyday life, from a happy hour cocktail to a celebratory glass of champagne. At the start of the pandemic, it was not long before ‘quarantinis’ started circulating on social media as a way to cope.
The normalization of alcohol consumption, even binge drinking, can make it difficult to realize that the daily glass of wine with dinner has become a bottle of wine every evening. Here is a quiz to help you determine if your alcohol use is out of hand.
Raising awareness on alcohol abuse
Alcohol abuse is a national problem that Recovery Centers of America (RCA) approaches on a local level through inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment centers. In the Philadelphia area, RCA at Devon is on a mission to help individuals and their families through affordable, accessible and evidence-based options — and to destigmatize addiction to allow people to get the help they need through awareness and education.
Read the full article on Surprising facts about alcohol abuse in the Philly area.
