An Apple a Day: Wine Gets a Good Wrap, but Addiction Professionals Don't Buy It

Old research shows a glass of wine a day has become notably healthy, benefiting the heart with its natural nutrients and antioxidants. However, new research shows that even doctors avoid recognizing this kind of approach towards an able body, considering that there are still risks anytime alcohol is involved. Healthy alternatives, especially for those who suffer from alcohol addiction, need to be taught.

Port St Lucie, FL (PRWEB) February 17, 2009

Professionals at Norelapse. org (http://www. norelapse. org) are reluctant to advise patients of the health benefits of very casual wine or beer drinking because even a justification like "antioxidants" can send a true addict into a spiral of addiction. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (http://www. samhsa. gov/) is chock full of alcohol treatment programs nationwide that all use programs discouraging even casual drinking.

A glass of wine a day has become notably healthy, benefiting the heart with its natural nutrients and antioxidants. But even health experts avoid recognizing this kind of approach towards an able body, considering that there are still risks anytime alcohol is involved. The American Heart Association still refuses to recommend moderate alcohol consumption, listing the dangers of alcohol, alcoholism included, and pointing out that the same beneficial components found in wine can also be found in grapes and red grape juice. They go on to state "No direct comparison trials have been done to determine the specific effect of wine or other alcohol on the risk of developing heart disease or stroke".

Source: http://www. americanheart. org/presenter. jhtml? identifier=4422 (http://www. americanheart. org/presenter. jhtml? identifier=4422)

The amount of alcohol anyone can drink safely, greatly varies, depending on many factors including age, gender, weight and genetics and because of this doctors avoid encouraging that daily glass for fear that those even drinking moderately could end up taking it too far. The old glass of wine a day adage isn't even an option for someone suffering from alcohol addiction and it is critical to learn alternatives when seeking a nutritional savvy lifestyle. Being active and in shape are essential, especially when struggling with alcoholism. Ambrosia Alcoholism Treatment Center offers nutrition and fitness services to those who battle alcohol addiction (http://www. ambrosiatreatmentcenter. com/alcohol-addiction. php) in order to heal and better expedite the recovery of each patient, ensuring success in healthier life skills for the future.

In addition to drug and alcoholism treatment at Ambrosia, recreational, meditation, and nutritional education programs are also offered, encouraging individuals recovering from alcohol addiction how to be fit through what they eat and how they maintain themselves. Strengthening the heart with an addiction to nothing but a healthier lifestyle. Something that glass of wine could never promise.

For more information on Ambrosia Substance Abuse Treatment Center and the Rehabilitation Program offered, please visit their website at http://www. ambrosiatreatmentcenter. com (http://www. ambrosiatreatmentcenter. com) or call toll free 866-616-0069.

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