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Alcohol Addiction Treatment
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Synopsis Alcohol Addiction – Type of Alcoholism Alcohol Addiction – Type of Alcoholism The Effects of Alcohol Addiction The Effects of Alcohol Addiction Understanding Alcohol Addiction in a Deeper Perspective Understanding Alcohol Addiction in a Deeper Perspective How to Treat Alcohol Addiction How to Treat Alcohol Addiction Choosing The Right Alcohol Treatment Options Choosing The Right Alcohol Treatment Options Reasons to Consider Alcohol Treatment Center Reasons to Consider Alcohol Treatment Center What You Need To Know About an Addiction Detox Center What You Need To Know About an Addiction Detox Center
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Alcohol Addiction – Type of Alcoholism Depression alcohol addicts ▫This kind of addicts drinks a lot of alcohol because of issues or crises in their life. Example include: A tough after-effect of divorce, financial crisis or even death of a close family member. Social drinkers ▫It can be for security reason or just to be around people, but end up drinking a lot of alcohol on regular intervals. The habit leads to being hooked to alcoholism. Bored alcoholism ▫These kinds of addicts are hooked for the simple reason such as drinking to remove boredom in their life. They will spend lots of time in the pub and clubs. Distressed and easygoing alcoholics ▫The simple matters in life lead them to drink and they have a large following. Most of their friends are drunkards and spend most of the time drinking.
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The Effects of Alcohol Addiction Chronic effects ▫Alcohol Dependency can lead to neurological problems that in the late stages can develop into stroke, dementia and neuropathy. In addition, alcoholism can lead to cardiovascular disease, liver cirrhosis and an increased risk of cancer. On the other hand, Mental illnesses are also common with addicts and are characterized with anxiety and depression. ▫Alcoholism also takes effect on body tolerance. As time goes, you will find that you need more and more alcohol. At this stage, you may notice some withdrawal symptoms setting in. when that happens, an addict suffers from fatigue, headaches, trembling, depression and anxiety. Short term Effects ▫Excess alcohol consumption leads one to bad behaviour. This is because they have lost grip on reason and if not checked, it can lead to accidents. That is why you see alcoholics getting into violence that sometimes end in fatal injuries. Normally, the acts are common in bars and drinking parties and the injuries comes from falling, burning, glass cuts and blows. Accidents related to drunk driving are also very common. They can result in injuries or even death of either the addict or other road users. Drunk driving is against the law and can attract a heavy fines or jail terms depending on your local regulations.
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The Effects of Alcohol Addiction (cont.) Effects on Family responsibility The effects of alcoholism are not only be felt by the alcoholic but also, by his entire family. There are many cases of divorce around the world that are brought about by alcoholism. Unfortunately, children bear the most brunt. On the other hand, Alcoholism can also lead to financial turmoil in the family. This is because, alcoholism not only consumes money but also, prevents one from engaging into meaningful income generating activities. Therefore, families with an alcohol dependant member should work toward helping them beat addiction. Effects on Career It is not uncommon for an addict to loose his job because of drinking. No matter how good you are at work, alcoholism will ultimately mess things up. In time, you may notice that you are: Getting late to work Drinking at work place Have an unhygienic appearance Exhibiting violent behaviours at work
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Understanding Alcohol Addiction in a Deeper Perspective Behavioural signs and symptoms ▫Increased debts ▫An individual develops tendencies of lying and giving excuses ▫Repeated absence and lateness in work place and institutions Physical signs ▫The person can develop trembling effects mostly before consuming alcohol ▫Dependency on alcohol affects the speech and the breadth is no longer pleasant ▫You can also note the eyes have changed color to red ▫Walking style can also change which is easy to identify Psychological signs ▫A person will have an aggressive behaviour which can be accompanied with mood swings ▫Memory problem can also develop ▫An addict can also develop isolation behaviour ▫Finally you can note that the concentration of the individual has also deteriorated
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How to Treat Alcohol Addiction Detoxification ▫Detoxification is the process of removing toxic substances from the body. This done by use of dedicated medicine that kills the urge to take alcohol while at the same time clearing the body of the same. The treatment process also involves abstinence from taking alcohol in the period. Behavioural treatment ▫These are the coping strategies that a person develops against strong desires of drinking alcohol. This treatment program is mostly helpful for those individuals that are from an alcohol dependant social background, poor or isolated. Cognitive behaviour and Motivational enhancement therapy are the main methods used to help patients against relapse.
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How to Treat Alcohol Addiction (cont.) Counselling ▫When going through your treatment the doctor can refer you to a group counselling session. A support group with people facing similar problem provide the addicts with encouragement and answers are provided on how to fully recover. Counselling is also a resource centre that people learn much more about how to remain sober. Medication ▫Medications that can be administered or recommended by a doctor or a specialist to cope with the desire to drink are available.
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Choosing The Right Alcohol Treatment Options There are different types of alcohol treatment options available – inpatient program and outpatient program. While inpatient program provides an all intensive care for chronic alcohol addicts for a specific period of time, the outpatient program is ideal for working class alcohol addicts. Furthermore, there are many factors to consider when finding the right alcohol treatment center. These include budget, facilities, and location. Regardless of the alcohol treatment option you choose, make sure it suits your needs and budget.
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Reasons to Consider Alcohol Treatment Center Professional help ▫At this facility, alcohol addicts get help from highly skilled professionals with vast experience in the field of addiction treatment. Not only that, they offer the best service without judging you. Get through Detox Process Easily ▫This process is handled by professionals who are highly skilled in the field. Long-term support ▫The most popular treatment method in alcohol treatment centers is the classic 12-step program. However, the best part about alcohol treatment centers is that they provide long-term support and help for addicts. Quality Service ▫Prior to opting for a treatment center, it is essential to inspect available facilities as well as varying treatment options. Take a tour of the facility to get detailed information about their level of services.
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What You Need To Know About an Addiction Detox Center Residential treatment ▫Residential treatment is also known as an inpatient treatment. This is where the patient receives close monitoring all round the clock. Some recovery centers offers programs that include Group therapies, individual sessions and meetings. Partial Hospitalization treatment ▫This program provides a flexible structure where both the patient and family members can get involved in the recovery process. For instance, the patient may be allocated a structured time of five day a week, attending a six hour session in a day. The outpatient treatment ▫This kind of treatment has fewer days and hours of treatment time. The centre may have a package of 3 days a week; with each session lasting 3 hours.
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