Alcohol Addiction Treatment

If you or a loved one suffer from alcohol use disorder, you aren’t alone – it’s estimated that about 14.4 million adults in the U.S. are affected. Left untreated, alcohol addiction can have severe long-term effects on an individual’s mental state, physical health, and emotional well-being. Alcohol abuse can damage relationships and detract from the quality of life for the person who suffers from the addiction. Baystate Recovery provides comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for alcohol addiction and drug addiction, and compassionately help those suffering from substance abuse.

What is Alcohol Addiction?

Alcohol use disorder is characterized by the following signs and behaviors:

  • Multiple unsuccessful attempts to stop drinking
  • Spending excessive time drinking or recovering from the aftereffects of drinking
  • Feeling cravings or strong urges to drink
  • Drinking more alcohol than initially planned; inability to stop drinking once started
  • Continuing to drink despite noting the effects on relationships, family, and work
  • Continuing to drink despite health problems from drinking
  • Engaging in risky or dangerous behavior while drinking or after drinking
  • Experiencing withdrawal symptoms after a session of drinking, such as shaking, nausea, anxiety, restlessness, and sweating
  • Multiple unsuccessful attempts to stop drinking
  • Spending excessive time drinking or recovering from the aftereffects of drinking
  • Feeling cravings or strong urges to drink
  • Drinking more alcohol than initially planned; inability to stop drinking once started
  • Continuing to drink despite noting the effects on relationships, family, and work
  • Continuing to drink despite health problems from drinking
  • Engaging in risky or dangerous behavior while drinking or after drinking
  • Experiencing withdrawal symptoms after a session of drinking, such as shaking, nausea, anxiety, restlessness, and sweating

Alcohol addiction can be characterized by a strong urge to drink and cravings for alcohol, which can be triggered by stressful situations, emotional events, trauma, or simply as a habit. People who are addicted to alcohol may be irritable or angry if they cannot drink, or may have an inability to control their alcohol use. When drinking behaviors begin to cause harm to the drinker or those close to them, such as family members, friends, or co-workers, then this may be classified as an addiction. No matter how mild or severe the case, Baystate Recovery can help with treatment tailored to the individual.

If you suspect that you or a loved one has an alcohol addiction or is exhibiting one or more of the above indications that there is substance abuse, then it may be time to seek help from a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

What is Evidence-Based
Alcohol Addiction Treatment?

Evidence-based treatment for alcoholism and other addiction refers to a series of treatments that have gone through a rigorous testing process and have been carefully evaluated for their safety and effectiveness. These treatments are used to address certain aspects of addiction and substance abuse, helping those in treatment reduce the effects and consequences on themselves, their families, and their communities.

A combination of pharmacotherapies (medications) and professional behavioral therapies can safely and successfully treat alcohol addiction. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a professional treatment that helps patients change their attitudes and harmful habits.

Intervention Services

Sometimes, an individual may not realize that they have a problem with alcohol, or they may be unwilling to seek treatment. If you are concerned with an addict in your life, we can help. Baystate Recovery offers professional intervention services, tailored to the individual, and we work with families to help those they care about find treatment and joy.

Alcohol Addiction Treatment at
Baystate Recovery

Baystate Recovery provides custom-designed therapy and addiction treatment programs for each patient, based on their age, and co-occurring dependencies, level of addiction, and the type of drug being used. We use evidence-based treatment to help patients find healthier ways to deal with difficult situations and a welcoming community of support. Give us a call for more information about our programs and options for you or a loved one.

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