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.
Jun 28 2009
The Different Stages Of Alcohol Rehabilitation Treatment
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.
Jun 20 2009
Am I an alcoholic?
Many recovering alcoholics will tell you that this is the thought-provoking question that prompted them to seek out help with their alcohol addiction and get themselves into an alcohol rehab centre.
By definition, an alcoholic must consume more than 21 units of alcohol per week for males, and 14 units of alcohol per week for females to constitute having an alcohol problem according to the World Health Organisation. This is the “measure” of establishment by many western countries; however, it doesn’t have to be as rigid to think you are an alcoholic, or become an alcoholic. Just simply attending a pub or a bar every night after work every night for the entire evening can be a telltale sign you are an alcoholic – particularly if you don’t attend for the social element. Normally, the effects on relationships and friendships deteriorate through alcohol addiction so this removes all social aspects anyway
As a depressant, alcohol increases anxiety levels, depressive tendencies, paranoia attacks and confusion. If you drink to “null the pain” but only feel worse, then this is a common indicator that you could be suffering from alcohol addiction. But do not think you are the only alcoholic out there; you’re not! There are numerous avenues someone suffering from alcohol addiction can take; attend a local alcohol rehab centre, alcoholics anonymous meeting or even confide in a friend you can trust – it’s not something to be ashamed of
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