More than 17 million Americans have a substance abuse problem with alcohol, making it one of the most commonly abused drugs in the U.S. Whether you drink to feel calmer, escape your problems or sleep better at night, crossing the line from recreational to necessary drinking can be dangerous to your health and well-being. At The Blake Recovery Center (BRC) at Carrier Clinic, a New Jersey drug and alcohol addiction treatment and rehabilitation center, the goal of alcoholism treatment is to facilitate permanent abstinence in a caring, supportive environment.