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Alcoholism is a medical disease with a specific set of diagnostic criteria. Research has demonstrated that cravings, loss of control, and physical dependence and/or tolerance accompany the disorder. The intensity of the cravings and the physical dependence can reduce a person to simply attending to the symptoms of addiction, to the exclusion of everything else in his/her life.
There is no cure, however, with comprehensive treatment by a multidisciplinary team and based upon the disease model of addiction, the disease can be halted. This will allow the alcohol -dependent person and his or her family to return to an optimal level of functioning. 12-step programs should be incorporated in the long-term recovery plan.
If you or someone you know suffers from alcoholism, help is available now. Recovery Connection provides you a personal link to alcohol addiction treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-993-3869. Call now and speak to a trained coordinator.
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that has a direct impact upon the brain's neurotransmitters. Once a tolerance for alcohol has developed, an individual must consume more and more alcohol to achieve the same effects. Alcohol treatment is available to address the medical and behavioral aspects of the disease.
Withdrawal symptoms from alcohol can be eased when alcohol detox occurs in a medically, supervised, detox facility. Untreated alcohol withdrawal syndrome can be life threatening.
Detoxification alone is not sufficient treatment for the alcoholic. A facility that applies best practices in their treatment model is able to address the medical, psychiatric, behavioral, and emotional aspects of the disease that may prevent a return to drinking. Not all alcohol abuse rehab programs are the same. Sadly, there are addiction treatment facilities that do not follow best practices, medical protocols for alcohol withdrawal or alcohol abuse treatment.
Alcoholic tests can be self administered, or they can be given by a trained medical professional (a physician or psychiatrist). Regardless of whether a person is abusing alcohol or is alcohol dependent, intensive alcohol addiction treatment is necessary.
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