Think that a few beers a day can’t kill you? Think again. If you consume just 2 beers a day, you run a 75% increased risk of suffering stomach cancer. Those who have a specific gene variant known as rs1230025 that do not drink, have a 30% greater chance than non-drinkers without the gene. However, someone with the variant that drinks = 700% increased likelihood of gastric cancer; all from something as small as a few beers.
What’s your chance of having the gene variant? According to researchers from the Oncology department at the Catalan Institute in Spain, 2 in 10 people are at risk. It has been known for years that heavy drinking on a consistent basis can bring about health issues; as of recent, we’re now learning that it is also dangerous to have just a few beers on a daily basis. The study indicated that it is beer, not other forms of alcohol that contribute to the gastric cancer risk. Why don’t wine and rum increase the risk? The researchers aren’t 100% sure.
Drinking is the most widely abused substance in the United States. Based on research by the Texas Department of State Health Services, 6.5% of the population in the Dallas/Plano Texas area are considered in the ‘heavy drinking’ category, as dated in the 2008 (the most recent)report. Alcohol rehab can be a lifesaver for someone who has made drinking into a lifestyle.
There are so many risks associated with alcohol consumption. The troubles you can find from intoxication alone are just the tip of the iceberg. If you or a loved one are part of the 6.5% in Dallas Texas, there is help a state away in Taos, New Mexico. Vista Taos Renewal Center provides comprehensive alcohol rehab along with complimentary therapies to further enhance the treatment program. Your only focus at the clinic is your renewal. Renewing your mind, body, spirit and relationships are all part of Vista Taos Alcohol Rehab’s expert residential treatment program.
