 |
 |
Alcoholism is a chronic medical disease and it affects the mind, body, and spirit. Quality alcohol rehabilitation centers treat the physical, psychological, and emotional effects of alcohol addiction. An alcohol addiction treatment program can help an alcoholic learn to live without alcohol.
Alcohol addiction affects every aspect of a person's life. It is a significant cause of serious accidents, fatal burns, drownings, and homicides and birth defects. Alcohol dependence leads to depression, heart attacks, strokes, bleeding from the stomach, and many other serious and potentially fatal health conditions. Abruptly stopping the use of alcohol without proper medical treatment can send the body into shock propelling one into seizures, delirium tremens, heart attacks, and/or strokes.
Choosing the right alcohol rehab program is crucial to obtaining a solid foundation for recovery. Call 1-800-993-3869 now and speak with a Recovery Connection coordinator. We can find the right treatment program for your needs. All calls are confidential and our helpline is open 24/7.
Some alcoholics believe that once they stop drinking, the problem of alcoholism will disappear and they will be cured. Statistics indicate this is not the case. Alcohol detox alone will not address the issues underlying the alcoholism or lead to the development of coping skills that will allow the alcoholic to refrain from drinking in the long-term. Alcohol abuse treatment, otherwise known as an alcohol rehab, is a recommended component of a comprehensive alcohol addiction treatment plan. Alcohol detox does not provide an individual with the tools to overcome cravings, triggers, or daily stressers that must be managed in order to remain in recovery.
Alcohol detox removes the alcohol and any other toxins from the body and is performed under strict medical supervision. Detox treats the physical symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, but doesn't teach coping skills or address psychological problems. An alcoholic will physically feel better after detox; however, without proper alcohol addiction treatment, a pattern of alcohol abuse - detox - alcohol abuse - detox - alcohol abuse can develop.
Mental health issues may co-exist, or be related directly to alcohol addiction. Mental health issues combined with alcoholism requires specialized treatment known as dual diagnosis treatment. Proper alcohol rehab programs will be staffed by certified addiction physicians and clinicians who will be able to address mental health disorders and the alcohol addiction simultaneously. Without concurrent treatment of all psychological, psychiatric, and medical issues, the risk of relapse is greatly increased.
Alcohol rehab programs operate under unique principles, protocols, and philosophies; however, evidence-based best clinical practices should always be incorporated into the addiction treatment program. There are addiction treatment programs that may not follow best practices. The philosophy that guides treatment as well as the quality of staff will determine the quality of the alcohol treatment program. Some alcohol rehab programs do not offer medically supervised detox programs. It is important to note that some alcohol rehabs offer specialty program tracts for targeted demographics, such as those for the elderly, teenagers, or women. 12-step meetings may or may not be integrated into the treatment program, depending on the philosophy of the facility.
Regardless of the chosen philosophy and modality of treatment, the process must allow for each individual's unique needs to be incorporated into the treatment planning process. This includes emotional, psychological, social, medical, and physical challenges, such as those that exist with a physical disability.
Alcohol rehab programs differ, but all quality programs offer:
The ability to stop the insanity of alcoholism can be accomplished when quality addiction treatment is provided. The tools, the knowledge and the life skills learned at a quality alcohol rehab program, give the alcoholic the ability to implement the foundations for recovery and long term sobriety.
Choosing to enter a Halfway House
Once a patient leaves alcohol addiction treatment, it is often times advisable to enter a halfway house prior to returning home. Entering a halfway house may part of an individualized aftercare plan that will part of the alcohol relapse prevention plan.
 |
1-800-993-3869 |  |
 |
