ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH
Hillsdale Daily News
HILLSDALE April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a public health program organized by National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, as a way of increasing outreach and education regarding the dangers of alcoholism and issues related to alcohol.
Due to the body’s complex immune system, keeping it well-regulated relies on many factors, including diet, exercise and sleep.
Dr. Gina Lynem-Walker, associate medical director at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, points out that how much alcohol a person consumes is also a factor. When the body processes alcohol, multiple organs are affected in different ways – all of which have negative impacts on the immune system, Lynem-Walker said. As more and more people turn to alcohol to cope with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to understand the potential harmful impacts of alcohol on the body’s ability to fight off diseases.
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Over the past year, many people tried to cope with the pandemic through alcohol consumption. The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) reported December as the highest grossing month for liquor sales in their history with an 18.5 percent increase over the previous year. Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office reports a correlating 18 percent increase in alcohol-related deaths in the past year. “We are seeing this impact here in Manning with an increased wait list for admission to our Recovery Center with referrals from all over the state,” says Director, Taya Vonnahme. April is recognized as Alcohol Awareness Month and Vonnahme says the Recovery Center at Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) is being proactive and participating in this initiative by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence in helping individuals struggling with an alcohol addiction through education and increased awareness. Vonnahme urges everyone to become aware of some of the most common warning signs