An alcoholism treatment is the most effective way to stop drinking alcohol. Alcoholism is a chronic illness but it is possible to recover and live in abstinence. CCAdicciones offers an alcohol detox treatment.
What is an alcoholism treatment like?
Inpatient centre
Treatment to overcome an alcohol addiction disorder consists of 4 fundamental steps. First, it is necessary to carry out a detox when the patient is admitted to the centre. It is very important that this phase is carried out under strict medical supervision by professionals who are experts in addictions, as alcohol withdrawal can be fatal. When alcohol consumption is stopped after prolonged use, what is known as delirium tremens can occur. Therefore, it is essential to have the patient monitored at all times,
The dehabituation is the next step in the recovery process from alcohol addiction. The aim is to bring about a change in the patient’s perception of alcohol so that they can break away from the toxic routines and habits the substance has caused. Therapy is the basis of the work. It is the fundamental pillar that supports the dehabituation process.
Alcohol addiction leaves consequences and effects on the person. Rehabilitation is necessary. In the rehabilitation stage, all those skills, abilities and attitudes that have been diminished due to the addiction will be assessed and worked on. Excessive alcohol consumption affects the functioning of the brain and its structure. It is necessary to focus on improving all those physical and psychological capacities that have been harmed by alcoholism. Rehabilitation is a long phase that requires a certain amount of time. For this reason, it begins when the patient is admitted to the centre, but it continues once they have been discharged and return home.
Finally, there is reintegration. The ultimate goal is for the patient to gradually regain normality, their life before consuming alcohol. This takes place once the person is no longer in the clinic and has returned to their usual environment. Alcoholism treatment does not end here; it continues. Despite not being admitted, contact with CCAdicciones would be maintained. They would be integrated into the different outpatient treatments that CCAdicciones offers throughout Spain. Thanks to this follow-up, professionals will be able to support the patient and their families in returning to normality and advise them at all times.
Outpatient treatment
One of the alcoholism treatment options at CCAdicicones includes admission so that the patient receives medical help and is monitored 24 hours a day. However, either this option is not possible or it is not the most recommended. There is no
For cases where admission is not the best option, we also have other possibilities, such as outpatient treatments at a centre. At CCAdicciones we offer the possibility of outpatient treatment anywhere in Spain, as we have a network of contacts distributed throughout the country. The patient has greater flexibility and the schedule is adapted to their needs and day-to-day life. Therapeutic effectiveness is always present, as well as individual and group therapy.
Outpatient treatment is fully indicated for follow-up after inpatient treatment in a specialised clinic. It provides support to the patient and their family through the different parts of their recovery process. All of this without the need to be admitted to our centres and while being able to keep their family routine and even their work routine intact.
Benefits of starting alcoholism treatment
Going through treatment to overcome alcohol addiction involves a long, complicated process with ups and downs. It requires a great deal of effort and commitment, and there will be especially hard moments, but it will be worth it. All that sacrifice will be to successfully overcome alcohol addiction.
What are the advantages of undergoing alcoholism treatment? First, receiving professional support. Alcoholism is a chronic illness and, like any illness, it requires specialists who can support you throughout the process. You will be able to learn tools and methods to live without alcohol. They will teach you how to implement new habits and routines to lead a healthy life.
Stages of alcoholism
Alcohol addiction does not happen suddenly. A person does not wake up, drink a lot and already have an addiction, or go out partying one day, drink excessively and already suffer from alcoholism. It is difficult to specify a specific amount or a specific time because there is none. It depends on each case. Although the development of an addiction is always progressive. Four distinct stages can be established,
- Pre-alcoholic stage. There is no alcohol addiction, but it is the moment when alcohol consumption begins to increase. Alcohol consumption becomes greater and greater. There is abuse and excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages. This increase may be caused by a difficult personal situation in which the person uses alcohol as a way to escape.
- Prodromal stage. This stage goes one step further than the previous one. The individual increasingly raises the doses of alcohol consumed. It is at this moment that worrying behaviours develop, such as thinking excessively about drinking, drinking in secret…
- Critical stage. The person already suffers from alcoholism and is unable to stop drinking. Their alcohol addiction becomes evident and this illness harms their entire environment: work, family, social…
- Chronic stage. At this stage, it can be stated with complete certainty that the person needs urgent help because they are completely dependent on alcohol.
Alcoholism treatment at CCAdicciones
If you need help with alcohol addiction because you need to overcome alcoholism, get in touch with CCAdicciones. It is an specialised addiction centre that offers a specific treatment for alcoholism. Remember that, for addiction, there is always a way out.
