Feb 08 2010

A New Year Resolution

Category: alcohol advice — Kenny @ 9:35 pm

It is already February and I cannot believe I have not updated the website with my latest alcohol rehab advice – for that, I apologise.

At this time of year, many people like to set themselves New Years Resolutions.  I totally agree and there is no better time than to give up alcohol.  Whilst it may be hard due to the increases in alcohol intake through the “party season” it is always a time where you will see family members you rarely have contact with and you won’t want to let them know about your problem.  The downside to this approach is that they will notice.  So why not try to enact your facade for a day or two whilst your family are around and you suddenly realise it’s not as hard as you once thought.

Giving up alcohol is never easy; I know – I have been there.  But I used the Christmas period as the perfect time to give up alcohol and to enjoy my time with my family.  Perhaps its time you used this period as your own alcohol rehabilitation period.

Dec 19 2009

Alcoholics Don’t Have To Be Alone This Christmas

Category: Uncategorized — Kenny @ 7:20 pm

There are countless individuals who face the fear of feeling alone, helpless and cornered when it comes to alcoholism. Many people deal with it through many different ways and some feel there is nothing wrong with them at all – that it is natural. Unfortunately this is not the case with alcoholism.

There are a variety of ways an alcoholic can free themselves of the alcoholism that has taken over their lives including:

  • - self help alcoholic anonymous groups
  • alcoholic rehab centres
  • online resources such as alcohol rehab blogs

If an alcoholic would like to help their selves as much as they want to end the heartache their families have endured then the first step is to simply admit that they have an alcoholism problem. There are many different stages of alcohol rehabilitation treatment. Consult an alcohol rehab blog (there are countless available online) and find your nearest rehabilitation centre or alcoholic’s anonymous group. Remember: You are not alone, and you are not a failure and you are most certainly not beyond help. Get better and live a better life.

Jul 18 2009

Alcoholic Depression

Category: Uncategorized — Kenny @ 3:37 pm

Jsut a quick post to say I am planning on writing a post about alcoholic depression and the effects it can have on your lifework, life and health. I’I'm continuing to try to keep you updated with tips, info and support with alcohol addiction – as a sufferer and a victim.

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Jun 28 2009

The Different Stages Of Alcohol Rehabilitation Treatment

Category: alcohol advice — Kenny @ 9:12 pm

This is something I get asked quite regularly, and to be honest, it is a dependent on the addictee.  However, please find below a list of stages I think simplify matters that little bit more

Alcohol Rehab – Intervention Stage

First phase in alcohol rehabs is the intervention stage. This stage prepares you for the strenuous road ahead of the alcohol rehabilitation treatment. The counselors at a alcohol rehab centre see to it that you have come to join the alcohol rehab program not due to peer pressure but because you actually want to get yourself free from the alcohol addiction.

After the rehab counselors get confirmed that you have come at your own will, the authorities at the alcohol rehab centre will conduct certain tests on you – don’t be afraid of these tests.  These tests are simply to determine the level of alcohol present in your body, so that officials at the alcohol rehabs can determine the level of your treatment. The tests are also conducted at alcohol rehabs to check the presence of any other substance in your body or to ascertain whether you have any health related problems.

Alcohol Rehab – Detoxification Stage

Alcohol rehab centres have different, yet specialised, detoxification methods. This is the true stage to your alcohol rehabilitation treatment – where it starts. In this detoxification stage, the staff at the alcohol rehab centre will more-often-than-not give you different medication, diets or exercises that help to wash out or eliminate the alcohol residues from your body. During this stage, you will have to stay in the alcohol rehab centre for a few days. You will also be required to participate in different activities at the alcohol rehab centre. Such activities help your mind to divert from alcohol craving.

The motive why most alcohol rehabs ask the patient to stay in their premises is that when you are away from your usual surroundings, the urge to consume alcohol is reduced highly. When you stop consuming alcohol completely you will experience some withdrawal symptoms. However, you do not have to worry about it as authorities at the alcohol rehabilitation centre give proper medication and counseling under the watchful eye of medical supervisor.

Once you overcome the withdrawal symptoms, the alcohol rehab centre will stop your detoxification treatment. This stage of alcohol rehabilitation treatment may last for three days to seven weeks.

Alcohol Rehabilitation – After Care

After Care is the last yet important phase offered by alcohol rehab centres/clinics. In this stage, the alcohol rehabs will teach you different methods as well as many techniques that will help you to control your urge.

You may opt for residential after care treatment or outpatient alcohol rehabilitation. After care rehabilitation treatment offered by most alcohol rehabs includes different therapies as well as counseling sessions. Thus, if you are an alcohol addict, join the alcohol rehab centre to make your life alcohol free.

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Jun 22 2009

Why do I think about having a drink?

Category: alcohol advice — Kenny @ 6:35 pm

Alcohol addiction is simply that; an addiction. With addiction come many withdrawal symptoms. Someone addicted to alcohol that has had suddenly stopped drinking will normally feel the urge for another drink normally 4-24 hours after their last drink. This is the most common symptom, although there are many varying symptoms.

For example, a person suffering from mild alcohol addiction might suffer from loss of sleep, agitation, raised levels of anxiety and panic attacks. A moderate alcoholic might suffer from withdrawal symptoms such as sweating and tremor.

The symptoms do get progressively worse depending on the severity of your addiction. A long-term alcohol addiction sufferer might suffer withdrawal symptoms such as vomiting and severe diarrhoea. In severe cases of alcoholic addiction a sufferer might suffer from withdrawal symptoms known as delirium tremens and including confusion, disorientation and visual hallucinations.

Attending an alcohol rehab centre can help you with withdrawal symptoms.

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