perawatonline.com » alcohol http://perawatonline.com Bersama Perawat, Indonesia Sehat Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:27:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 How To Stop Alcohol Addiction http://perawatonline.com/2010/02/how-to-stop-alcohol-addiction/ http://perawatonline.com/2010/02/how-to-stop-alcohol-addiction/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:48:08 +0000 hama http://www.perawatonline.com/?p=257 Alcoholism is the preoccupation with or consumption of alcoholic beverages to such an extent that the individual’s social, family, personal and work life begin to experience negative consequences. Those suffering from this addiction continue to drink alcohol despite its negative influence on their life. When alcohol is consumed on a regular basis, a person builds up a tolerance to it and in turn consumes more alcohol to maintain that same feeling from drinking it. At this stage, even the slightest reduction in alcohol results in withdrawal symptoms such as hallucinations and tremors. Alcoholism is the biggest drug use problem in the world. In fact, over 13% of adults in the U.S. will suffer from an addiction to alcohol in their lifetime. Are men more prone to alcohol abuse than women? According to research, about twice as many men are alcoholics. Alcoholism may not seem to be harmful if only consumed in moderation, but when consumed in excess alcohol’s effects can be devastating.

Alcohol addiction is not a life sentence.   You do not need to live your life under the cloud of shame, anonymity and the societal stigmas associated with alcohol addiction.  Finally there is a tailored alcoholism recovery program that is not only appealing to those in need of treatment, but one that provides best of breed results in a respectful, comfortable, private environment.  No stigmas.  No judgment.  Just a pure focus on results.

When you start looking for alcohol treatment, you may see advertisements for programs in tranquil settings with gorgeous views. While amenities like that are nice to have, they also will probably come with a big price tag. Focus on what is truly important; appropriate licensing, quality of care during the program and follow up, and staff credentials. Things to check include:

  1. Program accreditation and licensing. Several national accreditation agencies evaluate detox and aftercare facilities, checking whether they offer effective elements of treatment and a well-documented patient complaint process.
  2. Studies measuring the effectiveness of the program’s treatment methods. Treatment effectiveness is a new field of study, but treatment centers should at least have some statistics on their success rates, preferably from an objective external agency.
  3. Type of aftercare program to prevent relapse. Intensive treatment requires follow-up. Programs should offer a well-run aftercare program, with referrals to appropriate self-help groups. It’s important that a staff member collaborate with you to create a discharge plan before you leave the program.

    Many alcohol rehab programs have historically strictly provided alcohol rehab without attention to other mental issues. However, given the impact of addiction on other life issues, it is no surprise that mental health complications are very common among those who participate in alcohol rehab programs. In fact, more than 44% of alcoholics have mental health complications prior to the onset of alcohol dependence and many others develop mood-related complications, such as depression and dysthymia, after the onset of the addiction.

    No matter what private alcohol rehab program you enroll in, there is a minimum of services that you should demand from the provider. These include:

    1. Detox and withdrawal treatment services provided by a qualified on-staff medical team.
    2. Medical evaluation and exam upon entering the facility and medical specialists who can treat your co-occurring disorders as needed.
    3. Psychiatric and psychological staff who specialize in co-occurring disorders and the disease of substance abuse and addiction, especially alcoholism.
    4. An accepting and drug-free environment that is nonjudgmental and provides a safe place for you to share, grow and heal without fear.
    5. A treatment plan that is updated regularly and customized according to your personal needs, strengths and substance abuse issues.
    6. Aftercare that follows you once you are no longer enrolled in the program to follow up and make sure that you are not in danger and provides support in the event of a relapse or the risk of relapse.

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