While there is no ‘typical’ profile of alcoholism, the vast majority of alcoholics usually see no harm in their drinking behavior. An alcoholic will typically deny, rationalize, intellectualize and justify their drinking for a variety of reasons. The most common is that they’re not “skid row” drunks, suffering the most extreme consequences of homelessness, unemployment, and chronic health problems observed in chronic alcoholics. The alcoholic will rationalize drinking because a majority of their friends and significant others drink, or they haven’t suffered significant consequences.
The alcoholic will justify drinking due to
career, family or school pressures and obligations. The alcoholic will
intellectualize drinking by providing circular, indefensible explanations about
why it’s necessary or accepted. Whatever defense the typical alcoholic uses to
avoid getting help and continue drinking, one thing is certain: Most
alcoholics will deny drinking is a problem in the face of arrest, injury,
financial loss or social isolation and humiliation.
What is Alcoholism Withdrawal?
People that drink for prolonged periods of time may develop certain physical symptoms after they stop drinking. Alcoholism withdrawal or alcohol withdrawal is characterized by the exact opposite effect of intoxication: increased hand tremors, nausea/vomiting, visual, auditory and tactile hallucinations/illusions (or delirium tremens) anxiety, grand mal seizures, insomnia and an increase in blood pressure, heart, body temperature and respiratory rate.
Understandably, alcoholism withdrawal
may cause physical and psychological distress including hospitalization,
negative impact on work/school functioning, impact on health, legal problems,
and financial difficulties directly related to alcoholism withdrawal.
Alcoholism withdrawal or alcohol dependence can affect anyone with long term,
chronic use of alcohol. The popular misconception is that people who abuse
‘hard’ liquor are more likely to become dependent. This is not the case and
alcoholism withdrawal can occur with the long-term use/abuse of beer, wine, and
hard liquor.
Is there Treatment for Alcoholism?
Yes. Alcoholism is a medical
disease for which there is treatment. Treatment for alcoholism symptoms depends on the
alcoholic. While some alcoholics are dependent (or addicted) to alcohol the
bulk of those seeking alcoholism treatment abuse alcohol frequently enough to
experience serious legal, financial, occupational, and social consequences.
Alcoholism treatment involves a social-medical approach of detoxification and
medical evaluation and monitoring along with group, individual and family
therapy. The success of alcoholism treatment ultimately depends on the
individual’s motivation, willingness, and relapse plan participation.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
Alcoholics Anonymous® is
a self-help fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength
and hope with each other in the process of recovering from alcoholism. AA is
not affiliated with anyone; it is a self-sufficient organization whose primary
purpose is sobriety and helping other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Almost
every drug and alcohol rehab and alcohol treatment center incorporates this
crucial 12 Step program into the relapse
prevention portion of treatment to ensure long term sobriety.
Can people recover at an Alcohol Drug Rehab / Alcohol Treatment Center?
Yes. People can and do recover from alcoholism or alcohol drug abuse at an alcohol drug rehab or alcohol treatment center. Many people around you have rejoined society as sober and productive members of society, free from the trap of alcoholism. Gulf Coast Recovery, an alcohol treatment center offers the essentials of alcoholism treatment including out-patient therapy, sober living facilities and a incorporation of 12-step programs, an important part of relapse prevention.
Recovery from alcohol dependence at an alcohol drug rehab means stopping the
behavior, addressing the root causes of alcoholism and beginning the process of
changing old habits and patterns that perpetuated the disease. The first step
is to give us a call for a free consultation and let us be your crucial
connection to the path of freedom from the bondage, shame and destruction of
alcoholism. A sober living program is another
alternative to treatment.
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