alcohol treatment

[angeldiana]

In Patient Alcohol Treatment - In patient alcohol treatment is for those who have had serious alcohol problems for many years, have already tried to and failed to get sober or who feel that they would not have the support or strength to complete an out patient program.

Out Patient Alcohol Treatment - Out patient alcohol treatment is ideal for patients that have less severe alcohol addictions, in sufficient time to participate in an in patient program or possibly who are on the second stage of recovery after an in patient program.

Christian Alcohol Treatment - For many patients participating in a christian or faith based program offers additional benefits and allows them to draw strength from their faith.

Adolescent Alcohol Treatment - Although it is not something we would expect but teenage alcoholism is on the rise and there are some great programs created especially to help treat and deal with the problems of adolescent alcohol treatment.

 

[BlessEwe]

Would like to add that people come into recovery in many different ways. The important thing is being under medical supervision ( being assessed) as detox may be needed, depending on the drug, length used, and how much. Trying to stop a drug/alcohol ubruptly can result in seizure,
ect. Important to say not all need detox.....
From there it is determined through finances, ect. It is also determined if a long term/short term program is needed.

Insurance is cutting back so some people are stuck with out-patient even though it would be better as a in-patient for them. Some have just gone through the detox process go to meetings and never pick back up again. And sad to say some have gone through many long term programs and just can not stop. It is really a individual process that one size does not fit all.

 

[BobW188]

I was lucky. Detoxed back when insurance picked up most of the tab; then inpatient at a VA before they started billing. How people do it on an outpatient basis eludes me.
Thanks for the input, Angeldiana; by all means let's hear more from you.

 

[healy]

we have eachother and a good network here,it helps to just read stuff

 

[madison1101]

we have eachother and a good network here,it helps to just read stuff

Many people have had great success in attending AA meetings. They are free, and depending on where you live, available all day long.

I recommend that everyone attend AA, and learn from people who have been there.

Trish

 

[vera5d]

I think it is important for people to know the different types of treatment available. So many people are scared to get help, even when they know they have a problem. Many government supported places exist that give help for free. While some only deal with private insurance, plenty accept medical assistance.

A lot of people don't realize there are two steps for alcoholism treatment - detox and then recovery. While some are fortunate to not be severely addicted, alcohol detox is so important for those who are. Just overcoming the physical addiction is not enough however, it's important to also get help to get over the emotional dependence as well.

 

[madison1101]

I think it is important for people to know the different types of treatment available. So many people are scared to get help, even when they know they have a problem. Many government supported places exist that give help for free. While some only deal with private insurance, plenty accept medical assistance.

A lot of people don't realize there are two steps for alcoholism treatment - detox and then recovery. While some are fortunate to not be severely addicted, alcohol detox is so important for those who are. Just overcoming the physical addiction is not enough however, it's important to also get help to get over the emotional dependence as well.

Amen to that. I have been in AA for a long time, but only recently got involved in an outpatient treatment program.

There is no shame in seeking help.