Welcome to the Elevate Experience! From addict to running her own rehab for over 20 years, CEO of Elevate Addiction Services, Angie Manson’s journey through recovery is an inspiring tale of overcoming adversity and finding redemption.
She first experimented with drugs and alcohol at age 11 and by age 15 had dropped out of high school and was using hard drugs on a daily basis. After being arrested 7 times as a juvenile, and having an unsuccessful attempt at rehab, she continued to spiral further into addiction. As an adult, facing a 10 year prison sentence, she was forced back into rehab at the age of 20.
Through the compassion of her judge and recovery mentors, Angie found her true passion and purpose for helping others like herself overcome their struggles with addiction and live an empowered life.
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Welcome to the Elevate Experience! From addict to running her own rehab for over 20 years, CEO of Elevate Addiction Services, Angie Manson’s journey through recovery is an inspiring tale of overcoming adversity and finding redemption.
She first experimented with drugs and alcohol at age 11 and by age 15 had dropped out of high school and was using hard drugs on a daily basis. After being arrested 7 times as a juvenile, and having an unsuccessful attempt at rehab, she continued to spiral further into addiction. As an adult, facing a 10 year prison sentence, she was forced back into rehab at the age of 20.
Through the compassion of her judge and recovery mentors, Angie found her true passion and purpose for helping others like herself overcome their struggles with addiction and live an empowered life.
Alcohol Poisoning & Detox Dangers: 4 Urgent Signs You Need to Know | #AlcoholismHelp
The Elevate Experience
26 minutes
1 week ago
Alcohol Poisoning & Detox Dangers: 4 Urgent Signs You Need to Know | #AlcoholismHelp
4 Signs You Need to Call 911 (P.U.R.S. Acronym)
Alcohol poisoning is a life-threatening medical emergency often mistaken for severe drunkenness. In this critical episode, we break down the 4 urgent signs of alcohol poisoning using the simple PURS acronym and expose the deadly risks of quitting alcohol "cold turkey" (detox danger).
Did you know alcohol-related deaths are skyrocketing? Our data shows 79% of our program's demographic is now seeking treatment for alcohol. Don't mistake dangerous symptoms for just being drunkâit could cost a life.
In this video, you will learn:
* The life-saving PURS acronym to identify alcohol poisoning symptoms.
* Why mixing alcohol with prescription meds, stimulants, or opiates is lethal.
* The extreme dangers of attempting alcohol detox at home (seizures, DTs, cardiac risk).
* Shocking statistics on alcohol mortality and overdose in the US.
* Why young people are at dangerously high risk.
If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol misuse, please don't wait. Getting safe, professional help is the crucial first step.
Reach out for confidential help now: 833-33-SOBER (833-337-6237)
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RESOURCES
* Blog: Signs of An Alcoholic: https://elevaterehab.org/5-signs-drinking-too-much/
* Alcohol Treatment Options: https://elevaterehab.org/treatments/alcohol/
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HASHTAGS:
#AlcoholPoisoning #AlcoholDetox #AlcoholWithdrawal #SignsOfAnAlcoholic #ElevateRehab #AlcoholismHelp #SubstanceAbuse #DTS #Recovery
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KEYWORDS
alcohol poisoning, signs of an alcoholic, alcohol detox, detox dangers, quitting alcohol cold turkey, delirium tremens, alcohol withdrawal, alcohol overdose, alcohol use disorder, alcohol addiction, alcohol treatment, how to tell if someone has alcohol poisoning, alcohol symptoms, pers acronym
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Video Time Stamps & Subjects
0:00 Intro & Urgent Warnings
1:34 The Shocking Rise in Alcohol Use Disorder (Our Demographic Shift)
3:16 How to Tell the Difference: Drunk vs. Alcohol Poisoning
4:18 The Life-Saving PERS Acronym (Puking, Unresponsive, Respiration, Skin)
7:49 Alcohol Overdose & Mortality Statistics (140,000 Deaths/Year)
8:26 Why Younger People Are at Extreme Risk
11:07 The Lethal Danger of Mixing Alcohol with Other Drugs (Opiates, Xanax, Stimulants)
15:52 The Extreme Danger of Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey
17:18 Delirium Tremens (DTs) and Seizure Risk Explained
18:27 Mortality Rate for DTs (5-15%)
20:18 Why Professional Medical Detox is Crucial
22:23 The Importance of Emotional/Spiritual Work Beyond Detox
23:57 Age is NOT a Deterrent for Alcohol Use Disorder
25:05 Final Review of the PERS Acronym & How to Get Help
The Elevate Experience
Welcome to the Elevate Experience! From addict to running her own rehab for over 20 years, CEO of Elevate Addiction Services, Angie Manson’s journey through recovery is an inspiring tale of overcoming adversity and finding redemption.
She first experimented with drugs and alcohol at age 11 and by age 15 had dropped out of high school and was using hard drugs on a daily basis. After being arrested 7 times as a juvenile, and having an unsuccessful attempt at rehab, she continued to spiral further into addiction. As an adult, facing a 10 year prison sentence, she was forced back into rehab at the age of 20.
Through the compassion of her judge and recovery mentors, Angie found her true passion and purpose for helping others like herself overcome their struggles with addiction and live an empowered life.
