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Alcohol Treatment Programs
Alcohol Rehabs
Alcohol treatment programs can help people who suffer from alcoholism, alcohol abuse or alcohol dependency. Many enter alcohol rehabs reluctantly mostly because of the denial that accompanies alcoholism and fear of living life without alcohol. Intervention may be the key to finally getting the alcoholic resistant to entering an alcohol treatment program finally into alcohol rehab. A professional interventionist can help the alcoholic come to grips and find acceptance in the need for an alcohol rehabilitation program. Feel free to call Stepping Stone for help with the intervention process.
There are many alcohol rehabs available in the United States with most of these alcohol rehabs differing in their alcohol rehabilitation philosophy. It is important to take the time and match the needs of the person looking for alcohol rehabs, with the actual alcohol rehabilitation services provided in the alcohol treatment program. Stepping Stone is one of the most comprehensive alcohol treatment programs in the nation. With our ability to provide patients with a medically based alcohol detoxification program, coupled with effective dual diagnosis and alcohol rehab services, Stepping Stone has been nationally recognized as a premier provider of alcoholism treatment, drug rehab and dual diagnosis treatment services.
For additional information on alcohol treatment programs at our alcohol rehab, please call us toll free at 1-800-237-3150 and we will be happy to assist you.
Determining Your Need for Alcohol Treatment Programs:
Which Level of Alcoholism? Is it Alcohol Abuse or Alcohol Dependency?
Determining whether a person is alcohol dependent is the first step in an alcohol treatment program or alcohol rehab. Prior to admission to any alcohol rehab, a thorough evaluation should be provided to determine the most appropriate level of alcohol treatment. If it is determined you are alcohol dependant, thinking you can manage to control your drinking only creates additional problems. Those that try to stop drinking and are alcohol dependant will experience alcohol withdrawal. Without the services of an alcohol detox program, alcohol withdrawal is in most cases, too severe to mange alone. An alcohol detox program is able to dispense detox medications to minimize the alcohol withdrawal symptoms and provide 24 hour support during this challenging time. That same 24 hour support and accountability one experiences in an inpatient alcohol detox are the same components that have led research to validate that entering an inpatient alcohol rehab program rather than attending an outpatient alcohol treatment center produces better long term results.
Individuals suffering from alcohol abuse can benefit from either an outpatient alcohol treatment program center or inpatient alcohol treatment program center. There are many elements that factor into making this decision such as a person’s support system, medical issues, amount of alcohol consumed, drug use and more. The real key is found in a person’s willingness to attend any type of alcohol rehabilitation program that is recommended. There is a tremendous difference between inpatient alcohol rehab and an outpatient alcohol treatment center, so take your time when making such an important decision.
Components of Rehab in Alcohol Treatment Programs
You might expect the following from a typical residential alcohol treatment programs:
- Alcohol Detox: This usually takes between three to seven days, depending upon factors such as the amount of alcohol, frequency, any other drugs involved, and medical problems etc. to reduce or sometimes eliminate the symptoms associated with withdrawal medications are provided.
- Alcohol Rehab and Medical Stabilization: Patients are provided with a comprehensive physical examination since in many cases, people have developed medical problems have developed as a result of alcoholism. Most medical problems can be treated within the alcohol rehab and a referral is made to an appropriate healthcare professional For the medical problems that cannot,.
- Psychiatric Assessment and Dual Diagnosis Treatment: All are provided with a thorough psychiatric evaluation and when found to have a psychiatric diagnosis in conjunction with their alcoholism, are those that have a dual diagnosis. Both of these issues should be treated concurrently while in alcohol rehab.
- Acceptance and Abstinence: It is important to make sure the alcohol rehab embraces the philosophy that in order for an alcoholism treatment program to be effective, a person must accept the fact that they can not control their drinking and the only solution lies in total abstinence.
- Relapse Prevention: A relapse prevention plan is a crucial part of a person’s alcohol rehabilitation. Without it, alcohol treatment is not complete. If relapse occurs, immediately contact your alcohol treatment center, your therapist or sponsor.
- Family Program: An effective alcohol rehab should have a strong family component as the centerpiece for its clinical program. Stepping Stone has a comprehensive four day program for the entire family.
In addition to the above, Stepping Stone Center for Recovery provides its patients with group psychotherapy, individual therapy, family therapy, specialty groups, recreational therapy, nutritional counseling, art therapy, medication management and participation in Alcoholics Anonymous.
For additional information pertaining Stepping Stone's nationally recognized alcohol treatment program, please refer to the clinical services menu or call us directly at 1-800-237-3150.