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The Possible Reasons Why People in Nova Scotia Are Prone To Alcoholism Print E-mail
The rising trend of alcohol consumption in Nova Scotia makes us take a closer look at the possible situations which make such addiction become more conducive to take place. There is always the eternal question as to why some people can handle liquor moderately throughout their lives while some other lose control and succumb to alcoholism. While we try to answer it, comes the point of 'Risk Factors'.

Unchangeable risk factors include the following:

1. Genetic inclinations often play a very vital role. People who get addicted to alcohol often have other family members with similar problems and history of alcohol abuse.

2. Studies reveal that genders play a part as well. A man has the likelihood of being addicted three times more than a woman.

3. People who start off with drinking early in their lives are more prone to have alcohol related issues later than people who start to drink late.

Changeable risk factors include the following:

1. People suffering from mental health issues can succumb to excessive alcohol drinking as a means to escape from pain. Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression or anxiety disorders can escalate the need to drink.

2. Alcohol abuse can also start from other substance abuse like illegal drugs, tobacco etc.

3. There are certain environments which help people get more prone to addiction than others. For example, a place where alcohol can be easily gotten or where it is a part of the lifestyle.

4. Company matters and if friends are belonging to the clan of heavy drinkers, it is easy to get addicted.

5. Family problems also are major issues which make people seek solace in alcohol.

6. Lacking goals in life or a suitable purpose leads to a sense of uselessness which gives rise to growing dissatisfaction and eventual addiction.

These above stated risk factors can be controlled and even maneuvered to bring to a stop. However, this is not to imply that people living in conditions including the risk factors must be victims to alcoholism. People totally separated from such scenarios can also have drinking problems. It varies from one individual to the next. Addiction services are available throughout Nova Scotia to help families, individuals to cope with this problem by generating a healthy lifestyle under the guidance of experienced professionals and suitable detox programs which help people get back on their feet and gather new strength to live life. Awareness to know right from wrong and the will to want to correct it is the first step to recovery.
 

NS Work cited 11 October, 2009

http://www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/publications/CAS-2007.pdf