Alcoholics have
only two routes to choose if they’re looking to end their addiction: either do
it by sheer willpower alone, or go to rehab and undergo a special recovery program. For
most people, choosing the latter is the most recommended (and perhaps most
obvious) choice.
Detox
In an alcohol
rehab program, the detox process is almost always the first stage, and it’s a
process that all alcoholics on the path to recovery have to undergo. For
alcohol detox, the first step involves stabilizing the patient physically and
slowly helping him/her get through and over various withdrawal symptoms as
easily as possible. It’s not rare for a rehab center to require clients to
complete detox before joining the facility, given its importance in the
recovery process.
Therapy
Therapy can’t
be missed—more specifically, behavioral therapy and support groups. This is
because alcoholism is not merely a physical ordeal, but also a psychological
and social one. Therapy sessions typically vary according to a specific
patient’s needs, along with special recommendations of attending physicians.
Aftercare
Then, there’s
the aftercare program. Alcoholism treatment doesn’t begin and end with the stay
inside the rehab center’s premises. The most successful programs typically
sport a strong aftercare program which is also tailor-fitted to the patient’s
needs. Aftercare typically employs support groups or off-site therapeutic contact
for continuing treatment.
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