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Why Drinking and Social Media Is Hurting Your Health

woman with glass of wine and searching on her device drinking and social media

Many people talk about drinking on social media. It is nearly a common thing to see moms talking about having a glass of wine after a long day or people stopping for a beer after school just to hang out. There is no level of alcohol use that is considered safe, but for some people, even this drinking and social media trend can be worrisome. The fact is, if you are drinking alcohol, you could be at risk. Rockland Recovery Treatment Center offers the help you need. Our comprehensive and customized approach to helping individuals struggling with alcohol addiction is proven successful. We offer a wide range of addiction therapies and alcohol addiction treatment programs to meet the needs of nearly anyone looking for help in healing from alcohol use disorder.

How Can Drinking and Social Media Use Really Be a Problem?

It seems like a far-fetched concern. Having a drink, sharing a photo of yourself at a bar, and interacting with friends online about it doesn’t seem like a bad thing. Yet, it can be. Drinking and social media use are very heavily linked. What you do, your friend wants to do. And, it also takes away some of the concern around using alcohol. For many people, that’s very risky. What’s more, many individuals find the deluge of information coming through social media to be overwhelming. Often, when individuals encounter especially sad or troubling news through social media, they turn to alcohol to lessen their discomfort. This increases the risk of dependency or alcohol addiction.

When It Crosses the Line

There are numerous instances in which drinking and social media can cross the line, putting you and others at risk. Did you know that having a drink after work each day could be enough to cause an addiction to develop? Just that wine at the end of a long day in a bubble bath could be enough to develop a habit. You don’t have to consume a lot to develop alcoholism. That’s one of the biggest concerns with drinking and social media. It makes drinking acceptable in all forms.

More so, it turns drinking into a way of dealing with emotional turmoil and stress. For men and women predisposed to develop a substance use disorder, this is very dangerous. The fact is, you can’t use alcohol as a way to minimize feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress. That can lead to a worsening of your health.

Do You Have a Problem with Drinking?

Do you think you have a problem with drinking and social media? You may not initially realize it. Yet, many people who enroll in our alcohol treatment programs learn they are at risk, and sharing social media memes about use doesn’t help.

There is help available to you, though. Perhaps you are not sure you need it, or you are unsure what type of care is best. Let our team help guide you. When you come in to see our counselors at Rockland Recovery Treatment Center, you’ll learn about the numerous programs we offer that can help you, including:

  • Men’s rehab center
  • Women’s rehab center
  • Day partial hospitalization programs
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Evening intensive outpatient treatment

These programs can give you the ability to get help. You don’t have to struggle with alcoholism just because it is trendy to do so.

Secure Help for Addiction by Calling Rockland Recovery Treatment Center

When you’re drinking, and social media use is impacting your quality of life, you need help. Our trusted team of experienced counselors can help you today. Let the team at Rockland Recovery Treatment Center help you. Secure the support you need today by calling us at 855.732.4842.

Medical Reviewer Kate Perfetti, LADC II

Medically Reviewed by Kate Perfetti, LADC II

Kate is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor who has worked in the field of substance abuse for the last nine years. At Rockland Recovery, Kate works to provide resources to the local community and engage and progress Rockland Recovery’s alumni program.

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