How to Recover From Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol addiction is a disease that can cause emotion, physical, financial, and legal problems for those afflicted. While there is no instant cure for alcoholism, there are many treatment options available to those seeking to take control of their addiction. It is important to find the treatment plan that is right for you. It may take several tries and even a few relapses before you find the method that works.

Instructions

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  Admit that you have an addiction to alcohol. The first step in recovery is admitting that you have a problem with alcohol and that you want to recover. Denial is a stage of addiction that is completely normal. Once we get past denial and can admit that our alcohol use has become unmanageable, we can begin our journey to recovery.

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  Find a support system. The road to recovery is long and hard with many obstacles along the way. With the support of friends, family, doctors or other recovering addicts we know that we are not alone and help is there for us. Contact someone in your support group any time you feel that you may relapse or just feel like you want to talk.

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  Choose the treatment plan that is right for you and follow it. What works for one person may not work for everyone so it is very important to seek the treatment that suits you best. Treatment plans include inpatient rehabilitation programs, outpatient treatment, addiction counseling and 12 step programs. You may need to try several treatments before finding the one that works for you.

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  Visit a physician. Alcohol addiction can cause many physical and mental health problems for those afflicted. A physician can assess and treat any damage done to the body and recommend treatment for mental or psychological issues caused by alcoholism.