| Alcoholism Explained | | | | sorts of addictions and have professional nurses and |
| As with any other addiction, alcohol dependency is a | | | | doctors who are equipped and ready to handle even |
| serious brain disorder that, with the right combination | | | | the worst alcoholism cases. |
| of treatments, can be overcome. | | | | By getting help to quit drink, the person who is |
| | | | suffering from alcohol addiction is saying: "I can no |
| This change in brain function is what causes the | | | | longer control my drinking; I need help!" |
| drinker's change in behaviour complete lack of power | | | | Of course, admitting to having a drinking problem is |
| over alcohol consumption. | | | | not always common for people in the grips of a |
| As if starving for food, the alcoholic brain sends a | | | | serious drinking problem. In many cases it's necessary |
| message to the drinker that they desperately need | | | | for families of alcoholics to intervene and put some |
| to feed themselves, or in this case, quench their | | | | pressure on their loved one to get help to quit |
| thirst for alcohol. | | | | drinking. |
| That may sound extreme, but to understand the | | | | In this way, they are saying: "We love you and can |
| severity of alcohol addiction and help people to stop | | | | no longer stand aside and let you do this to yourself. |
| drinking, we must imagine that the alcoholic wants to | | | | You need to get help for this drink problem." |
| get help to quit drink, but is utterly unable to do so | | | | Just because the alcoholic has not come to the |
| despite the disastrous consequences of continued | | | | conclusion on his or her own and is unable to see |
| drinking. | | | | that they need help to quit drink; doesn't mean that |
| How to Identify an Addiction to Drink | | | | once admitted to a good alcohol treatment program |
| If you notice any of the below symptoms in your | | | | the drinker will not be as successful in their recovery |
| loved one, it is very likely that they are dependent | | | | as someone who admits himself voluntarily. |
| on alcohol: | | | | Alcohol rehabilitation should also look at enhancing the |
| 1) They begin to drink a lot more than what is | | | | drinker's motivation to stay sober. |
| socially acceptable, with the amount increasing over | | | | Relapse prevention is also very important for the |
| time in order to reach the same level of intoxication. | | | | alcoholic in recovery; they should leave the alcohol |
| 2) Withdrawal symptoms when they quit drinking | | | | rehabilitation clinic feeling prepared to handle cravings, |
| alcohol. | | | | knowing what their triggers are and how to manage |
| 3) There is an obvious need for drinking, and lack of | | | | their addictive behaviour. |
| control of amounts drunk. | | | | For the individual seeking help for their drinking |
| 4) Continuation of drinking alcohol even though dire | | | | problem it is essential that the rehab they choose is |
| consequences result from drinking. | | | | equipped to deal with alcohol addiction specifically. |
| Getting Help to Quit Drink | | | | The facility should also focus on a successful relapse |
| Many reputable alcoholism rehab's offer a | | | | prevention strategy by providing coping methods |
| comprehensive care plan for people seeking help to | | | | that will help the alcoholic to minimise the risks of |
| quit drinking. These rehabilitation centres deal with all | | | | returning to drinking. |