If you think you or somebody you know is struggling with addiction, there is help out there for you. Our friendly team at Help4Addiction will help to find the right alcohol treatment that can help you get sober once and for all.
Likewise, we can also help to source the right drug rehab for you – whether you are addicted to illicit substances such as cocaine, heroin, and ketamine – or prescription medication such as fentanyl, oxycodone, or valium. Read on to learn more about alcohol-only treatment for addiction.
Alcohol treatment for addiction can vary depending on your personal circumstances. However, most treatment for alcoholism has three stages – alcohol detox, addiction therapy, and aftercare.
Detoxification deals with the physical aspect of addiction – which means during alcohol detox, you’ll have no access to alcohol in order to free your body of the substance.
During this stage, you may experience withdrawal symptoms. In severe cases, it may be best to undergo medical detox, where you may be given detox medication. However, for milder forms of AUD, you may prefer to detox at home using our home detox kit.
Upon detoxing from alcohol, you may move on to the next stage of alcohol treatment – addiction therapy. Therapy isn’t just for those with mental health disorders – it can be for anybody who wants to improve themselves, and is extremely beneficial in addiction treatment.
Some forms of therapy in alcohol rehab include CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), group therapy, interpersonal therapy, family therapy, and of course, counselling. Some clinics also offer holistic therapies, which can involve meditation, art therapy, and more.
During therapy, you may learn valuable and effective coping techniques, as well as learn about yourself and your addiction. Ultimately, therapy in rehab aims at dealing with the psychological and behavioural aspects of addiction.
When you leave rehab, the support you receive doesn’t have to end. This is the purpose of aftercare or secondary treatment – to provide you with support when you return back to your ‘normal’ life.
Some forms of aftercare may include further therapy or counselling, group therapy, or support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Whether you’d prefer to undergo rehab as an inpatient at a residential rehab facility, or as an outpatient and travel to regular sessions from home, we can find the right treatment plan for you. Contact our team today to begin your recovery journey.