Alcohol abuse can be found anywhere that there’s alcohol, and Visalia is no exception.
Oftentimes an alcoholic is depicted in stories or movies as an abusive, dirty, immoral male who mistreats his family and spends all his money on alcohol. While this type of alcoholic certainly exists, it is misleading to assume that that is what all alcoholics look like. Indeed, many (if not most) alcoholics are highly functional and don’t seem to look the part -- or the stereotypical part, anyway. Oftentimes there are cues that can help someone close to them see that there is a problem going on, however. Then it’s time to get them help.
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Visalia is a city that is in a valley in the middle of California. In fact, the valley where you can find this city is called San Jaoquin Valley. It is an agricultural hub, although within the city limits of Visalia you won’t find much in the way of cornfields or feedlots.
The city has a fairly high population (130,000 residents) and a high number of things to do, as well. It is part of Tulare County (in fact, it is the seat of the county) and is located near several well known national parks.
Treatment for alcoholism will only be successful if the person really wants to get better and learn how to stop drinking. If they are pressured or forced into it, they may stop drinking for a time, but a relapse is much more likely than if they were self-driven to heal to begin with. Sometimes an intervention can help them realize they should seek help.
Treatment might look like inpatient rehabilitation, regular therapy sessions, cognitive behavioral therapy, or perhaps other types of more holistic options. Anything is possible when it comes to getting better.
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