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ALCOHOLISM
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Alcohol Treatment
What types of treatment statistically show the highest success rate?
Alcoholism Treatment Centers
Many different treatment centers offer expert treatment of alcoholism. Their cost, duration, counseling methods, and treatment protocols vary widely and deserve careful research
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ALCOHOL FACTS
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Alcoholism Facts
30% of Americans say they have had problems with alcohol
14,000,000 U.S. adults are addicted to alcohol
500,000 U.S. children are addicted to alcohol
6 1/2 times more youth are killed each year from alcohol than all other drugs combined
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GETTING SOBER
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Alcohol Detox and Treatment
Confronting alcoholism is not easy. But keep in mind that the sooner you get help, the better your chances for a long-term, successful recovery. Learn more about where to begin and what resources you have.
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STAYING SOBER
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For long-term successful recovery, the alcoholic's work does not end with the treatment program. An ongoing commitment to stay sober is really only possible with support of one's family, friends, and social sphere. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings provide a social support network for recovering alcoholics worldwide. Many recovering alcoholics attend meetings on a regular basis for years after quitting; some for a lifetime.
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ALCOHOLISM & ALCOHOL ABUSE
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Alcohol dehydrates the blood and acts overall as a diuretic. This means it encourages the body to lose more water than it takes in. Alcohol-related dehydration robs the body of potassium and other vital nutrients.
The psychological and personal consequences of alcohol dependence can be as serious as the medical problems. People who abuse alcohol have a higher incidence of unemployment, problems with the law, divorce, domestic violence, financial distress, and traffic accidents. About half of all traffic deaths are related to alcohol use.
Alcoholism doesnŐt only affect the life of the alcoholic, it had a direct impact on those around them, especially their families. If you or someone you know has a drinking problem, please get help.
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ALCOHOL TREATMENT & REHAB
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 Alcoholism is a Treatable Disease
Are you someone you know an alcoholic? Learn more about the disease of alcoholism, how to detox from alcohol, and how to become free of it.
Alcohol Treatment
Accepting the fact that help is needed for an alcohol problem may not be easy. But keep in mind that the sooner you get help, the better are your chances for a successful recovery. Research studies show that residential treatment programs of at least 3 months in duration have the best success rates.
Although alcoholism can be treated, there is no known "cure". Alcoholism is a chronic and progressive disease, and any recovering alcoholic must be vigilant against alcoholism for a lifetime. Alcoholics who have been sober for years remain susceptible to relapse and must continue to avoid all alcoholic beverages. "Cutting down" on drinking doesn't work; abstaining from alcohol altogether is necessary for a successful recovery.
> learn more about Alcohol Treatment and Rehab
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ALCOHOL TREATMENT CENTERS
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 Alcohol Treatment Centers
Several levels of care are available to treat alcoholism, ranging from short-term out-patient rehabilitation programs to longer term residential programs. Most programs involve education, therapy, addressing problems contributing to or resulting from the alcoholism, and learning skills to manage the alcoholism over time.
There are many residential alcoholism treatment institutions throughout the world. Their cost, duration, counseling methods, and treatment protocols vary widely and deserve careful research, if that is at all possible. Many residential alcoholism treatment programs include abstinence, individual and group therapy, participation in alcoholism support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), educational lectures, family involvement, work assignments, activity therapy, and the use of counselors and professional staff experienced in treating alcoholism.
> learn more about Alcohol Treatment Centers
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DRUG ADDICTION
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Drug Addiction
Modern medicine has shown that drug addiction is, in fact, a disease. Like many diseases, addiction is treatable. Learn about the chemistry behind drug addiction cravings and what you can do about it.
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DRUG ADDICTION SIGNS
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Symptoms of Drug Addiction
Wondering if you have a drug addiction? If you are, the answer is probably yes. If you're even asking this question, it means that your symptoms are severe enough that they are getting your attention. Here are some questions to ask yourself to determine if you have a substance abuse problem.
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DRUG DETOX & REHAB
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Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a multi-phase, multi-faceted, long term process. Detoxification is only the first step on the road of addiction treatment. Physical detoxification alone is not sufficient to change the patterns of a drug addict.
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RELAPSE FACTS
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Studies indicate that 80 - 90% of people treated for alcohol or drug abuse relapse, sometimes after years of abstinence. According to one study, three factors put the recovering addict at high risk for relapse:
- Feelings of frustration and anger, especially if unexpressed
- Pressure from friends, co-workers, or family members to drink or use
- Internal temptations to escape, medicate or numb with alcohol or drugs, especially during times of stress or hardship
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BODY DETOX
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detox.fm
Information for detoxing your body: kidney cleansing, liver cleansing, colon cleansing, foods for detoxing, and more.
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