Things to do if Your Loved One Can Not Quit Alcohol

1. Things to do if Your Loved One Can't Quit Alcohol Things to do if Your Loved One Can't Quit Alcohol Addiction has nothing to do with the cost of the drink. Alcohol is said to be a great leveler and if one abuses it, regardless of whether it is an exotic champagne brand or rather cheaply available vodka, the risks of abuse and dependency are immense. It could nevertheless be more difficult for the rich and the famous to admit that they have a problem. To own up that they are powerless in the face of their alcohol use disorder (AUD) – a chronic brain disease which produces consistent cravings for consuming more alcohol – requires a lot of courage and a strong desire to regain sobriety. Rich or poor, if someone is afflicted with an AUD, it is vital to take into account the following: Face the truth: It is important to realize that one has a problem and he/she needs help. Even if someone is high functioning and capable professionally, addiction to alcohol could soon go out of hand. It could also turn someone into a deceitful and manipulative person as he/she can do anything for the drink. Wealth cannot cure, but commitment will: All the wealth of the world cannot cure a person’s addiction if he/she has not set his/her heart on quitting it. One has to be fully committed to sobriety to emerge clean during and after the treatment. With the realization that one has a problem comes humility and the person who comes clean stays committed to treatment compared to someone who is arrogant about his/her wealth or power. Refusal to submit to the rigors and the discipline involved with treatment can derail all the efforts – by self, family and friends – to ensure sobriety. Instead of concealing, it is easier to come in the open: Many belonging to the wealthy class are scared of opening up about their alcohol dependency. They believe that they would be ridiculed in the media, or their power/charm will fade off. However, recent disclosures by celebrities about their problems with alcohol and drugs have only www.sovcal.com

2. endeared them to the American public. They have become more human and less celebrity. Never detox on own: In case someone has been drinking heavily for the past couple of days, he/she should approach a rehab center for alcohol abuse for help instead of going cold turkey. If a person stops drinking suddenly, he/she could experience chronic delirium tremens (DT), a form of alcohol withdrawal that results in increased blood pressure, hallucinations, increased heart rate, which may prove to be deadly. Inpatient rehabilitation works better for complex addictions: In the case of complex addictions, it is better to enroll in an inpatient alcohol addiction treatment program as it enables the patient to adjust to life without the drink in slow degrees. It also helps the individual break all habits that were the result of his/her addiction, such as having a swig first thing in the morning and carrying alcohol to work, or finding it hard to have conversations that do not concern alcohol. Secondly, as inpatient centers function round the clock and have a strict “no alcohol, no drug, no nicotine” policy in place, the chances of a patient sneaking in a drink or a drug are remote. The treatment typically starts with detoxification, gradually shifting to therapies, medications, counseling etc. During the initial days at the inpatient center, patients learn to control their cravings, and engage in a healthier lifestyle involving yoga, daily exercise and calming techniques and healthy eating habits. Inpatient centers enable patients to have a peek into how their life would look like without alcohol – more relaxed and calmer. Fight against alcohol abuse Alcohol abuse impacts the part of the brain associated with reward, memory and motivation. The implications of alcohol abuse spill over to everyday life and result in the user having a poorer quality of life. There are higher risks of suicide when one has been drinking for long. Prolonged drinking does not affect just one generation, it impacts the ones that come thereafter as well. It may lead to genetic mutations and the next generations are likely to take to drinking as well. If a loved one is suffering from drinking problem and requires help Sovereign Health of California can help. Our comprehensive alcohol addiction treatment programs are based on each patient’s specific requirements to ensure speedy and long-term recovery. You may call at our 24/7 helpline (866) 819-0427 for complete information about our evidence-based alcohol addiction treatment programs. www.sovcal.com