Alcoholism Treatment Options

If someone you love is suffering from the disease of alcoholism, there are a variety of treatment options available. You, other family and friends should together make the decision of which is right. While the first step to overcoming addiction is to admit it, that can oftentimes be the most difficult part.

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to treating alcoholism addiction. To be successful in overcoming addiction to alcohol, the addict may need an intervention. Or, if he or she acknowledges the problem they may be ready to look into programs offered at an alcohol abuse treatment center. Plenty of counseling and ongoing support will be needed to help the addict manage the long-term sobriety.

Following is a list of alcoholism treatment options that may be right for you or your loved one:

Intervention
An intervention is such a powerful thing that there is a show that documents how family and friends attempt to get through to the addict. It’s important to have a trained interventionist present, whether it’s a physician, psychologist, therapist or social worker. The goal of the intervention is to help the addict to admit that he or she has a drinking problem and to see assistance from a treatment provider.

Outpatient Alcoholism Treatment Programs
Outpatient alcoholism treatment facilities allow the addict to receive treatment without staying overnight. Outpatient programs offered by an alcohol abuse treatment center are common for individuals who have successfully completed inpatient programs and are using the outpatient facilities to help them maintain therapy. Depending on the alcoholism treatment facility, patients may spend a few hours several times each week or attend daily approximately 6 hour treatment sessions that may include individual and group therapy.

Peer Support Groups
An individual who has successfully completed an alcoholism treatment program may be advised to attend peer support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, to help them stay on the path of sobriety. The peer groups provide a non-threatening community for individuals who have themselves gone through similar situations in their lives. Today, there are even online support groups for alcoholism treatment.

If you or someone you love needs help overcoming the disease of alcoholism, contact Talbott Recovery today.