Californians will all agree that, if you want to drink wine, all you have to do is head up the coast to Napa Valley, a hub for tasters and, unfortunately, heavy drinkers. Each of us can agree that winemaking is, in itself, a fine art that deserves respect, but you have to remember that any drop of alcohol can trigger a severe problem. When drinking wine and picking grapes have become a part of your culture, you are sending your locals into a rave that even Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, would be ashamed of. As it turns out, though, sometimes you just need to follow the antics of two guys to see how dangerous a bottle of Pinot can be. Let’s take a closer look at the classic comedy Sideways (2004) and learn more about the booze culture of Wine Country.
Take a Good Sniff
If the art of wine inspection just involved sticking your nose down a fluted glass and taking a good sniff, there would probably be a lot less drunken people in Napa Valley, but these fermented grapes attract people from across the United States for tang and intoxication. In the movie Sideways, best friends Miles (Paul Giamatti) and Jack (Thomas Hayden Church) get into a load of trouble when they hit wine country for a bachelor party. What starts out as a simple trip of tasting and golfing turns into a drunken, raving looney-bin of a road-trip comedy.
Tastes Like Rat Poison
While we get enough comedy from Church in his portrayal of a lecherous actor, Giamatti scores big-time for his hilarious but unnerving portrayal of an English teacher with a penchant for alcohol abuse. An avid wine taster, Miles quickly becomes our vessel for traveling into wine country. We learn a lot about the flavors of wine and also discover how dangerous booze can be. Once you have too many glasses, you lose perception of reality, and the brain-mouth network in your brain explodes.
Too much trouble for a little flute of fermented grape juice.
Seeking Treatment for Alcohol Abuse or Alcoholism
Alcohol withdrawal can easily be one of the most frightening aspects of healing. During the course of the recovery process, you will suffer from minor to severe symptoms that may include night sweats, hallucinations, fevers, anxiety, and sadness, but always remember that you can find the strength to overcome these problems. However, you must always seek medical attention when you have decided to cut ties with alcohol, as the withdrawal process can be notoriously dangerous. Never attempt to do this without the supervision of a trained specialist.
If you are suffering from a severe case of alcoholism or alcohol abuse, or have a friend or loved one who is coping with this illness, get in touch with Asana Recovery today. Our professional team of counselors and healthcare experts will help you endure the painful process of alcohol withdrawal and detox and guide you along the rocky road of rehabilitation. Soon enough, you will experience a faster and much more efficient recovery.
If you want to find out more about our residential treatment or supervised detoxification/withdrawal programs or enroll in one of these programs today, we are ready and waiting to speak with you at your leisure and your disclosure. Call Asana now at (949) 438-4504 to learn how you can overcome your mental illness and take an extra step toward becoming a healthier person.
