Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol Addiction can be Devastating
Addiction is a very frustrating illness, not just for the people suffering from it, but also for their families and loved ones. The addict at first feels like it is something that they can control. They quit, they relapse, they quit again. But relapse seems to be right around the corner, despite a strong will and desire to stop. The person suffering from the addiction may feel shame due to their string of broken promises, and they feel like they must be a weak person because they can’t seem to stop. Obviously, it is extraordinarily frustrating for everyone involved. When addiction plays itself out, it can destroy families and ruin lives.
Causes of Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol addiction is one of the most common types of addiction seen in this country. Alcoholism is also one of the most common types of addiction seen in alcohol rehabs and drug treatment centers. Alcohol is a chemical that acts as a depressant on key receptors in the brain and can be highly addictive, given certain predisposing factors.
It is known that genetics, family history, anxiety, depression, trauma, childhood issues, and other factors can contribute to or cause a person to develop an addiction to alcohol. Generally, we believe that alcoholism is a disease. However, it is a disease that is quite treatable. Given the correct methods and the right people, combined with your hard work and continued effort, you can soon be living a life free of alcohol. A life of sobriety, hope, and truly feeling alive again!
Alcohol Treatment Program: an Integrated Approach
At Affirmations’ alcohol rehab program, we believe that alcoholism, along with other addictions, should be treated by addressing the root causes, “stinkin thinkin”, triggers, and co-occurring illnesses that may be preventing you from living a life of sobriety. This means that your alcohol treatment is going to have a multi-faceted, integrated approach in which you will experience many types of therapeutic interventions concurrently. Therefore, we don’t “hammer” you with one approach as some other treatment programs are known to do. Instead, we work as a team with you to fight addiction on many different battlefronts. A multi-faceted disease requires a multi-faceted treatment approach. That’s exactly what you will need to get on the path of a sustained recovery.
When you come to Affirmations for alcohol treatment, you have chosen a program that heals you from both the inside as well as the outside. Your physical, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive realms will all take part in the healing process through our integrative approach.