Vista, California AA Meetings

Vista is a medium-sized city found in San Diego County in the state of California. Alcohol use disorder is quite common all around California including Vista. AA meetings in Vista are held to offer support for individuals dealing with alcohol use disorder(AUD). AUD is a brain disorder that involves a person drinking excessively to a point where both their body and mind are dependent on it to function. People who are suffering from AUD don’t have the power to stop themselves from drinking. The disorder brings about many negative consequences including health problems both physical and mental and problems in the individual’s interpersonal relationships. The health problems caused by AUD include liver damage, diabetes, heart disease, and mental problems like depression, anxiety, or even suicidal thoughts. The interpersonal problems occur because the person with AUD has one priority and that is alcohol, this causes them missing or neglecting other important responsibilities causing friction between those around them. Aside from AA California, other recommended treatments for residents in California dealing with AUD are to visit a psychological counselor to help figure out the root causes of the drinking, taking prescribed medications, and going through a medically managed detox or withdrawal process.