Honest Desire Drug Addiction Rehab Centers South Florida

 

Treatment for Alcohol Abuse and Addiction

To create a strong foundation for recovery, treatment for alcoholism must address the many underlying cause of alcohol addiction. Often, individuals with an addiction to alcohol also struggle with depression, anxiety, or other mental and emotional issues. These co-occurring disorders can be addressed with an integrated treatment approach that meets the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the individual.

 

Sustaining Recovery with Long-term Support

Recovery from alcohol abuse is a life-long journey that often requires ongoing support and treatment. Depending on a person's unique needs, relapse prevention programs, workshops, support groups, and other recovery components can help sustain recovery beyond the initial treatment.

 

Alcoholic Self-Test:Signs of Alcoholism

The following test can help guide you in determining whether you may be at risk for alcoholism.

 

1. Do you drink heavily when you are disappointed, under pressure or have a quarrel with someone?

2. Can you handle more alcohol now than when you first started to drink?

3. Have you ever been unable to remember part of the previous evening, even though your friends say you didn’t pass out?

4. When drinking with other people, do you try to have a few extra drinks when others won’t know about it?

5. Do you sometimes feel uncomfortable if alcohol is not available?

6. Are you more in a hurry to get your first drink of the day than you used to be?

7. Do you sometimes feel a little guilty about your drinking?

8. Has a family member or close friend express concern or complained about your drinking?

9. Have you been having more memory “blackouts” recently?

10. Do you often want to continue drinking after your friends say they’ve had enough?

11. Do you usually have a reason for the occasions when you drink heavily?

12. When you are sober, do you sometimes regret things you did or said while drinking?

13. Have you tried switching brands or drinks, or following different plans to control your drinking?

14. Have you sometimes failed to keep promises you made to yourself about controlling or cutting down on your drinking?

15. Have you ever had a DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol) violation, or any other legal

      problem related to your drinking?

16. Do you try to avoid family or close friends while you are drinking?

17. Are you having more financial, work, school and/or family problems as a result of your drinking?

18. Has your physician ever advised you to cut down on your drinking?

19. Do you eat very little or irregularly during the periods when you are drinking?

20. Do you sometimes have the “shakes” in the morning and find that it helps to have a “little” drink, tranquilizer or medication of  

      some kind?

21. Have you recently noticed that you can’t drink as much as you used to?

22. Do you sometimes stay drunk for several days at a time?

23. After periods of drinking do you sometimes see or hear things that aren’t there?

24. Have you ever gone to anyone for help about your drinking?

25. Do you ever feel depressed or anxious before, during or after periods of heaving drinking?

26. Have any of your blood relatives ever had a problem with alcohol?

 

A “no” is scored 0, and a “yes” is scored 1.

A score of 2 or more indicates that you may be at greater risk for alcoholism.

If you answered “yes” to between 2 and 8 questions, you should consider arranging a personal consultation with Honest Desire.

If you answered “yes” to more than 8 questions, you may have a serious level of alcohol-related problems requiring immediate attention and possible treatment. 

 

If you or someone you love is struggling with alcoholism, contact Honest Desire today to learn more about our substance abuse treatment programs. Our experienced team understands the complex causes of alcohol abuse and can help patients find the path to long-term recovery.