CHERRY HILL, N.J.,
Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Researchers in Rhode
Island found that doctor's consultations for alcohol-related
gastrointestinal and liver diseases have risen by 60 percent since
the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This coincides with the
reported increase in alcohol consumption during the same
period.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental
health as people reported more symptoms of anxiety and depression
as they tried to cope with the pandemic and social
isolation.
Alcohol-related diseases that are surging include cirrhosis of
the liver, alcoholic hepatitis, pancreatitis, and gastritis – all
well-known health impacts of heavy and binge drinking.
Dr. Thomas D. Schiano of the
Miller Transplantation Institute in New
York City said that New
York is experiencing a similar surge in alcohol-related
diseases in the wake of the pandemic.
Women under 40 have reported the highest increase in alcohol
use. Anxiety, depression, financial strain, loss of loved ones, and
the strain of caring for children and working remotely are all
factors driving women to drink more, according to Ralph Diclemente, Ph.D, professor of Social and
Behavioral Sciences at the NYU School of Global and Public
Health.
The effects of the pandemic on mental health and substance use
disorder is of great concern. Legacy Healing Center, a leading
addiction treatment center in New
Jersey and South Florida,
worries that we will be dealing with the mental and emotional
impacts of the pandemic for many years to come.
"The disease of addiction metastasizes in isolation," said Chief
Clinical Officer and CEO of Legacy Healing Center, David Levin. "While in quarantine, we are
especially vulnerable and susceptible to alcoholism, depression,
anxiety, and relapse because of the isolation, because of the
quarantine, because of the fear."
As the US reopens, mental health is becoming a primary
focus. Many people dealing with emotional strain have turned
to alcohol to cope which can easily lead to further mental and
physical health problems. Families and friends are encouraged to
reach out to loved ones to help them to get the help they need to
overcome substance abuse and addiction and improve their mental
health. Behavioral health facilities like Legacy Healing Center in
Cherry Hill that specialize in
treating alcohol use disorder will play a key role in healing the
mental and emotional aftermath of COVID-19.
Anyone struggling with substance abuse can speak with a
treatment specialist at any time by calling (888) 534-2295.
Visit www.legacyhealing.com to learn more.
Contact:
Travis Benfaida
561-706-7205
323689@email4pr.com
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