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Alcohol Rehab FAQ

Can Alcohol Rehab Cure Alcoholism?

Although medication, treatment and rehab can all help people deal with alcohol addictions, there is, unfortunately, no cure that has yet been developed. What this means is that, if someone was once addicted and recovers, they are still at risk of a relapse at some point in their lives, and they must be continuously vigilant to abstain from all forms of alcohol. Despite there being no cure, however, many people have successfully gone from being totally dependent on alcohol to whole and healing, with happy, functional lives.

Are There Medications at Alcohol Rehab for Treating Alcoholism?

The short answer is, yes, there are. Tranquilizers are used on patients for the first few days of their treatment in order to help them make it through withdrawal in a safe manner. After that, medications are often used to help people stay sober. The best type of treatment uses a combination of medication-based and behavioral-based strategies to attack all aspects of addiction and help a patient fully recover.

One of the medications that is commonly used is called acamprosate, which can help control anxiety and insomnia problems that many women experience right after they cease drinking. However, this medication does not work for women who are still drinking, so they must first stop in order to receive its benefits.

Another type of drug, called disulfiram, is used in cases of chronic alcoholism to help discourage people from imbibing. If alcohol is taken when this drug is present in a person’s system, they will experience vomiting, weakness, nausea, headaches, choking, anxiety and many other unpleasant symptoms. These symptoms can start within a few minutes after the person has a drink, and may last for an hour or so.

Does Alcohol Rehab Work?

Alcohol rehab is not one-hundred percent effective, but it is an extremely good tool that has helped many women recover from their addictions. There have been studies performed that show that treatment programs can substantially help alcoholics both break their addiction and stay sober for longer periods of time than people who don’t seek treatment. Sometimes, it can take several attempts before treatment is successful, and you should remember that every day without alcohol adds to the chances that you will stay sober for the rest of your life.

Do I Need Alcohol Rehab?

Alcohol rehab isn’t just for people who are addicted to alcohol. If you have experienced a pattern of alcohol abuse, then alcohol rehab might be able to help you. You can seek out alcohol rehab help from a qualified treatment center, such as The Orchid, and they will help you determine if you are in need of alcohol rehab treatment. One of the ways you can see if you may need help is if you or someone close to you can answer “yes” to any of these following questions:

  • Do you think that you should cut back on how much you drink?
  • Do people criticize or comment on how much you drink?
  • Do you ever feel guilty about how much you drink?
  • Do you ever have a drink early in the morning to help with a hangover?

Alcohol Rehab at Orchid Recovery Center

The Orchid, a drug and alcohol rehab center dedicated to helping women who are suffering from alcohol and substance abuse and addiction, is ready to help you if you are dealing with alcohol addiction. Just give us a call at Orchid Recovery Center, and we’ll help you get on the road to recovery.

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