Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Abuse Is Not Alcohol Addiction
What is alcohol abuse? Most people think alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction are exactly the same. This is definitely not the case, even though both can result in devastating effects upon the family and oneself.
The person suffering from alcohol abuse still has the ability to manage their drinking even though negative consequences result from the drinking they do. In the vast majority of alcohol abuse cases, people transition directly into alcohol addiction and require alcohol abuse treatment.
The person with alcohol addiction has lost the ability to manage their alcohol intake, has developed a tolerance for alcohol, is alcohol dependant and creates consequences in almost every area of their life. These people almost always require some form of residential treatment accompanied by a medical detox program to manage their withdrawal process.
Alcohol Abuse Treatment
Before we go any further, let us acknowledge that alcohol abuse treatment works. The vast majority of people that enter treatment, remain for the suggested period of time and follow their aftercare planning, do quite well. Unfortunately, most people tend to take recovery into their own hands and leave alcohol abuse treatment prematurely and rarely follow their discharge plans. This is why quality treatment must offer a comprehensive relapse prevention course to teach patients how to identify relapse triggers and develop the coping skills to offset urges that lead to relapse.
For immediate alcohol abuse treatment, call us today at 1-866-657-4357.
Why Supervised Alcohol Abuse Treatment is Best
Even if you are not yet physically dependant upon alcohol, you should seek an alcohol abuse treatment program that has the ability to provide medically driven detox services. Even the person suffering from alcohol abuse might experience emotional difficulties when they discontinue their drinking.
After alcohol detox is complete which usually takes between three to five days, rehab or residential treatment should be the next step. Residential treatment usually lasts between four to six weeks depending upon the challenges each patient faces. In both of these levels of care, it is critical that treatment be provided on an individual basis, designed to meet the person’s personal recovery needs.
Lakeview Health Can Help End Alcohol Abuse
We urge you to take a moment and view the services provided in Lakeview’s alcohol abuse treatment program. You will find an individualized program designed to meet the specific needs of each patient. Taking the concept of individualized a step further than most alcohol abuse treatment centers, Lakeview offers its patients treatment in the areas of: dual diagnosis, eating disorders, spiritual difficulties and sexual orientation.
For additional information, please call 1-866-657-4357.
