Feb, 2026.- Alcoholism is not a simple habit: it is an addiction that dominates and chains those who lose control, turning drinking into dependence. Over time, it deteriorates physical and mental health and leaves deep scars in people's lives.
Excessive alcohol consumption—also called a gatekeeper drug—destroys the body, hits the family economy, and fractures the closest bonds: partners, children, siblings. Affection weakens, friendships break, and community coexistence becomes difficult, marked by conflicts and distrust.
In Guáimaro, the Celia Sánchez Manduley Mental Health Center provides specialized care to those seeking to free themselves from this addiction. There, a professional team welcomes patients with sensitivity and commitment as they choose to begin the path to recovery.
Today, treatment groups have increased, reflecting the characteristics of the Guáimaro territory, which is predominantly cattle-raising with few options for healthy recreation, especially on weekends. This reality increases the population’s vulnerability to alcohol consumption.
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