Alcohol Treatment

Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Addiction

While many alcoholics realize they need treatment after hitting rock bottom, high-functioning alcoholics may never reach this point. Sometimes their family and friends need to confront them about their problem and help them realize they need treatment for alcohol addiction.

Some common signs of alcoholism include:

• Drinking in the morning
• Feelings of unease, restlessness, and irritability when not drinking
• Regular blackouts after binge drinking
• Drinking alone often
• Inability to go about daily duties without alcohol
• Neglecting responsibilities with work, school, or family
• Isolating yourself
• If a family member or friend has approached you about drinking before
• Tension in relationships with spouses, family, or friends
• Becoming tolerant to alcohol, needing more to achieve the desired effect
• Constantly looking for the opportunity to buy alcohol or drink
• Constantly thinking about drinking
• Continuing to drink despite negative consequences like relationship problems, work problems, or legal issues
• Drinking to the point of blackout or memory loss
• Experiencing withdrawal symptoms, such as shaking or nausea, when attempting to quit or cut back on drinking
• Failing in certain responsibilities as a result of drinking
• Frequently drinking alone or in secret to avoid the opinions of others
• Frequently drinking more than intended
• Making excuses for drinking, such as to cope with stress or anxiety

 A person may also exhibit physical signs of alcohol abuse, including:

• Frequent and noticeable odor of alcohol on the breath
• Bloodshot or glassy eyes
• Slurred or impaired speech
• Unsteady or uncoordinated movements, stumbling, or loss of balance
• Tremors or shaking hands
• Flushed or puffy face
• Inappropriate or exaggerated emotional reactions
• Chronic fatigue or unexplained exhaustion
• Changes in appetite and weight loss or gain
• Deterioration of personal hygiene and grooming habits
• Skin problems, such as redness, acne, or sores
• Dilated or constricted pupils
• Persistent cough or hoarseness
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
• Nosebleeds or frequent bruising
• Swollen or bloated abdomen (signs of liver damage)
• Poor coordination and fine motor skills, difficulty with tasks requiring precision

An alcoholic may struggle to cut back on drinking because of the physical dependency they’ve developed. In most of these cases, the individual is unable to function without alcohol. However, getting help from our nationwide rehab center can make sobriety possible. In our treatment for alcoholism, a person with an alcohol dependency will receive individualized care for symptoms that are specific to their condition.

When to Get Alcohol Addiction Treatment

While many people believe that a person needs to hit “rock bottom” before they get alcohol abuse treatment, this is simply not the case. Some people will visibly hit rock bottom with their drinking habits, but others, like high-functioning alcoholics who appear to lead mostly normal lives, may never seem to reach this imaginary point. Drinking affects people in various ways. Just because you haven’t hit rock bottom doesn’t mean you don’t need help. 

What Does Alcohol Abuse Treatment Look Like?

We offer comprehensive alcohol addiction treatment to help individuals achieve their recovery goals. Our nationwide rehab facilities provide a peaceful, calm, and comfortable setting, allowing patients to focus on their sobriety in a relaxing environment.

The first step of alcohol abuse treatment for most of our patients is medical detox. During this phase, patients can safely withdraw from alcohol under the supervision of our trained medical staff, who manage withdrawal symptoms and ensure the detox process is as comfortable as possible. This process aims to eliminate the body’s dependence on alcohol and remove harmful toxins. To prevent discontinuation of treatment or relapse, our rehab offers detoxification led by medical personnel who are equipped to administer medication for symptoms (as needed) and provide 24-hour care. Withdrawal symptoms can be dangerous and even life-threatening if not properly monitored and treated. The discomfort and pain associated with withdrawal can also lead to relapse, making it less likely that individuals will begin or stick with treatment.

At our alcohol rehab, we believe in helping patients heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually from the scars of their drinking. Once detox is complete, patients transition into our residential addiction treatment or another suitable program to address the underlying issues associated with alcoholism and prevent relapse. Our residential facility offers personalized therapy programs designed to help patients identify and cope with the negative thoughts and emotions that contribute to their addiction, promoting long-term sobriety and comprehensive healing.

Unlike outpatient alcohol rehabs, our residential facility offers personalized addiction therapy programs that help patients identify and learn how to cope with the negative thoughts and emotions that contribute to drug-taking behaviors.

With time, patients will gain a better understanding of their drinking problem and more control over their lives. Before leaving, they will focus on relapse prevention to solidify their sobriety and confidently reenter the real world. Our program includes structured schedules of treatment, relaxation, and self-work, fostering a supportive community of like-minded individuals in recovery.

Patients will learn healthy coping mechanisms and life skills while gaining a deeper understanding of their condition. Additionally, our rehab offers support for the spouses, parents, and siblings of patients through our family program. This program provides one-on-one and group therapy to support individual healing within the family unit, address enabling behaviors and codependency, and help rebuild relationships.