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Alcohol Rehab Facts and Information Problem Drinkers Need to Understand

 

Depending on the scope of the program, alcohol rehab refers to the medical, psychotherapeutic, educational, and/or social alcohol rehab treatment processes required for alcoholism recovery.

It is worth emphasizing that the ultimate goal of alcohol rehab is to help the alcoholic stop his or her addiction so that he or she can avoid the physical, psychological, social, legal, and financial consequences that are typically caused by alcohol dependency.  Stated differently, the goal of alcohol rehab is to stabilize the individual, get him or her safely through the withdrawal process, and to provide counseling and support so that he or she maintains progress toward alcohol recovery.

Most People Experience Mild or Moderate Withdrawals

Approximately 95% of the people who quit drinking alcohol experience mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms and can usually be treated on an out-patient basis by a healthcare professional.  The remaining 5% of the individuals who suffer from withdrawal symptoms, however, experience symptoms so excessive that they must be treated in a hospital or in an alcohol rehab facility that specializes in alcohol withdrawal treatment.  It is important to emphasize, however, that all people who experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms need professional treatment. 

The Goal of Alcohol Rehab 

It is worth emphasizing that the ultimate goal of alcohol rehab is to help the alcoholic stop his or her addiction so that he or she can avoid the physical, psychological, social, legal, and financial consequences that are typically caused by alcohol dependency.  According to the recent research literature, however, this is apparently easier said than done.

The Alcohol Rehab Process

The alcohol rehab process has two focal points:  physical dependency and psychological dependency. Treating physical dependency usually involves managing the alcohol withdrawal symptoms in a safe manner and alcohol detoxification, a process that is intended to rid the body of alcohol.  Psychological dependency usually involves teaching the alcoholic new ways of interacting in an alcohol-free environment.

Find An Alcohol Rehab Program That Works 

It really does not make any significant difference whether the person chooses a more traditional alcohol rehab program such as the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program or one of the many other professional alcohol rehab programs.  What matters most is the following:  alcoholics need to acknowledge that they have a drinking problem, they must want to quit drinking, and they need to find an alcohol rehabilitation program that works for them.


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"Alcohol addiction research demonstrates that coping with alcohol abuse is difficult, not only for the individual who engages in alcohol abuse but also for family members and friends. Unfortunately, as the abusive drinking behavior continues, so do the alcohol-related issues and difficulties that affect virtually every important aspect in the problem drinker's life."

"According to addiction research, the average individual with a drug addiction needs $200.00 per day to support their drug addiction. In order to raise the $200.00 they need for their addiction, the average individual with a drug addiction has to steal an average of $1,000.00 worth of property and goods."

"Fetal alcohol syndrome is the leading known cause of mental retardation in the United States."

"U.S. research studies on twins strongly suggest a very strong genetic link to alcoholism."

"According to a 2007 Science Daily report, previous studies have found that alcohol use reaches its peak level during and immediately after high school graduation and remains high through the age of 25."

"In the United States in 2001, 32 percent of all fatal crashes during the week were alcohol-related, compared to 54 percent on weekends."

"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 your chances for a successful recovery."

"In addition to their own inherited risk for later alcoholism, one U.S. study found that 41% of children of alcoholics have serious coping problems that may be chronic or long-term."

"U.S. alcoholics spend four times the amount of time in a hospital as non-drinkers, mostly from drinking-related injuries."

"Research shows that alcohol abuse costs U.S. businesses twice as much as illegal drug use."

"Results from one U.S. study indicate that beer advertisements are a significant predictor of an adolescent's knowledge, preference, and loyalty for beer brands, as well as current drinking behavior and intentions to drink."

"One U.S. study found that binge drinkers had a risk for a cardiac emergency that was two and a half times that of nondrinkers."

"According to U.S. demographic statistics, on average, an alcoholic who doesn't stop drinking can expect to decrease his or her life expectancy by at least 15 years."

"In a survey of U.S. seventh- through twelfth-grade teachers, 76 percent surveyed felt that underage student drinking was a serious or somewhat serious problem."

"Dealing with alcohol abuse is difficult, not only for the alcohol abuser but also for friends, family members, and even for coworkers. Unfortunately, as the abusive drinking progresses, so do the alcohol-related problems that affect virtually every facet in the drinker's life."

"One study of Midwestern States in the U.S. found that 46 percent of ninth graders who reported drinking alcohol in the previous month said they obtained the alcohol from a person aged 21 or older."

"Even intelligence is no ally regarding alcoholics and sobriety, for the over-agitated brain will use all its powers of rationalization to persuade the patient to return to drinking."

"According to U.S. research, what really defines the illness of alcoholism is dependence - the fact that the patient has come to rely on alcohol physically and emotionally in his or her everyday life."

"According to one U.S. study, more than three fourths of female victims of nonfatal, domestic violence surveyed reported that their assailant had been drinking or using drugs."

"According to the U.S. alcoholism research literature, the most dangerous stage of alcohol withdrawal is called delirium tremens (DTs). About 5% of people withdrawing from alcohol experience DTs. This condition occurs about 48-72 hours after drinking stops."

"Alcohol withdrawal symptoms rarely occur in people who only drink once in a while."

"Alcoholism statistics demonstrate that you might think you can quit drinking at any time. Many people who have alcohol problems do quit for periods of days, weeks, or even months before they start drinking again. But unless you can consistently keep your drinking under control and not fall back into unhealthy patterns, you need professional help."

"In one U.S. study, the overwhelming majority of surveyed youth (74% of 8-17 year-olds; 74% of 8-12 year-olds; 74% of 13-17 year-olds) cite their parents as the primary influence in their decisions about whether they drink alcohol or not."

"To make the argument for alcohol abstention and pregnancy even stronger, according to recent U.S. alcoholism studies, women who continue to drink even small amounts of alcohol while trying to become pregnant, may reduce their chances of conceiving."

"Friends may not easily accept the sober, perhaps more subdued, comrade. Close friends and even intimate partners may have difficulty in changing their responses to this newly sober person and, even worse, may encourage a return to drinking."

"Medical research continues to reveal greater health risks for women who drink compared to men. The latest studies show that females, even young women, face more brain damage than men who drink the same amount for the same period of time."

"Research has shown that even though they use alcohol in an unhealthy and damaging manner, individuals who suffer from alcohol abuse do not necessarily develop a physical dependence upon alcohol."

"The damage caused by alcohol impaired drivers in the United States compares to a Boeing 747 with more than 500 passengers crashing every eight days killing everyone on board."

"Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those around them."

"According to the alcoholism research, beer is the drink most commonly consumed by U.S. people stopped for alcohol-impaired driving or involved in alcohol-related crashes."

"Over 40 percent of U.S. corporate CEOs who responded to one survey estimated that the use of alcohol and other drugs costs them from 1% to 10% of their payroll."

"Research shows that children of alcoholics tend to do worse academically than others, have a higher incidence of depression, anxiety, and stress, and lower self-esteem than their peers."

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