Alcoholism is a Disease
If you're suffering from alcoholism, you need Alcoholism Treatment NOW.
Your addiction to alcohol is taking over your life and hurting the
people closest to you, as well as yourself. You can feel its power over
you and you know it's time to break this bond, but you don't know how.
Help is here! Call The Watershed: 1-800-861-1768 NOW! Our Addiction
Counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a
year to answer your call.
The Definition of Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a disease in which
the afflicted individual compulsively drinks alcohol. This intense
craving results in the inability to manage control over the urge to
drink. The more the individual uses alcohol, the stronger the body's
physical dependence on it will become. The resulting tolerance causes
the need to drink greater amounts in order to achieve the same effects.
The first thing that many people confuse is the fact that alcoholism is
not the same thing as alcohol abuse. While most consider them one and
the same, in truth, they are very different yet equally dangerous
conditions that are exceedingly difficult to rehabilitate from.
Alcoholism is recognized by the American Medical Association as a
disease. In diagnosed cases of alcoholism, the person will crave the
substance in the same manner as someone starving from food or water.
Individuals will typically continue their consumption regardless of the
damage it causes to their health, relationships, or their finances, as
the compulsion is uncontrollable.
Like many other diseases, alcoholism is commonly passed genetically.
While this genetic link has been scientifically determined, an
individual's lifestyle, environment, stress level, and the availability
of alcohol also play a significant role in the development of this
chronic disease. Fortunately, just because someone is “at risk” for the
disease of alcoholism does not mean he or she will develop it.
Understanding your risk level, however, can be key to protecting
yourself and getting the help you need as early as possible.
Finding Alcoholism Treatment
The type and length of stay in
an alcoholism treatment program ultimately depends upon the severity of
your alcohol consumption and your resources. Generally speaking, most
patients will require completion of a medically monitored alcohol detox
program before they can advance to an alcoholism treatment program.
When choosing an inpatient alcoholism detox program, you would be wise to make sure the program includes:
- An alcohol detox program located within its own facility
- A medically-monitored alcohol detox program that includes 24-hour nursing
- A physician trained in addiction medicine (ASAM Certified)
- A comprehensive family component
- An intensive relapse prevention program
- A dual diagnosis treatment program if necessary
- A license by the state and accreditation through JCAHO
If you are in need of Alcoholism Treatment or Alcohol Rehab then you need the best in medical care.
The Watershed is a world- class Alcoholism Detoxification and Alcohol
Treatment center, offering treatment for alcoholism and drug addiction.
As a state licensed treatment facility with qualified professionals, we
will provide you with the help and support you need to restart your
life.
The Watershed operates a 24 hour Help Line for any immediate needs,
questions or concerns. We are happy to answer your questions day or
night.
Get Help Now! Our 24 Hour Helpline has professionals waiting to help.
Call 1-800-861-1768 for help right now!
The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs are "Gold Seal" accredited
through The Joint Commission. The Watershed is licensed by The State of
Florida (FL) Department of Children and Families to perform addiction
and substance abuse detoxification for alcohol addiction, drug
addiction, drug treatment, alcohol rehabilitation, and drug rehab levels
of treatment with intensive inpatient residential drug and alcohol
rehab, as well as prevention services.
