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Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Calaveras County

Alcoholism is a difficult, long-term brain disease that is sometimes called alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, or alcohol use disorder (AUD). Not only does it affect the person who drinks, but it also affects their family and friends. It can make things hard at home, at work, or at school. It can be very hard to stop, too.

 

The most important thing you should know about alcoholism is that it can be treated.

You can stop drinking and stay sober with the help of our treatment services. We offer medically assisted detox to help you stop drinking safely, as well as psychological help to deal with dangerous habits and behaviors. We'll help you figure out the people, places, and things that make you want to drink and teach you ways to change or avoid them.

We treat the whole person, not just the sickness, at Changing Echoes in Calaveras County. Your treatment plan will be made just for you and will be based on your short-term and long-term healing goals. It could include detoxing under the care of a doctor, talking therapy, and play therapy. You'll also have the chance to join groups like Alcoholics Anonymous, where people help each other.

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Depending on how bad your alcoholism is, we may start your treatment by putting you in a hospital so we can closely watch how your body reacts to withdrawal. During the time when your body and mind are getting used to not having any alcohol in them, medication may help you physically and mentally.

In addition to taking medication, you'll be able to take part in solo, group, and family therapy sessions where you can talk about things that are important to you and your recovery. We also offer different kinds of therapy, like exercise, art, music, and therapy with pets. There will be lots of busy things you can do to fill your day in a healthy and useful way.

How Much is Too Much? Alcoholism Explained

In the United States, people use alcohol more than any other drug. It is also the third-most common cause of death in the United States. Most people try booze for the first time when they are in their teens, between the ages of 12 and 18. Some people will never have a problem with drinking, but others may find it hard to limit how much they drink. What makes drinking alcohol for fun different from drinking too much?

Over time, you can become dependent on drinking. When a person's drinking starts to cause problems with family, friends, work, or school, this is a sign. People with alcoholism may have trouble setting limits on how much they drink. They may try to cut back on their drug use but fail. They might feel bad about how they acted when they were drunk or passed out.

Alcoholism’s key signs are:

  • Irritability and mood swings
  • Choosing drinking over other obligations
  • Drinking secretly (or alone)
  • Making excuses for drinking (to relax, deal with stress, or feel normal)
  • Isolating from friends and family members
  • Feeling hungover when not drinking (withdrawal)
  • Blackouts and memory loss
  • Change of appearance


If you or someone you care about has these signs and you are worried about how much alcohol they are drinking, you should get help right away. Heavy drinking can hurt your health in a lot of ways and may even put your life at risk.

Treatment for Alcohol Addiction

When a person with a drinking problem decides to stop drinking and get help, the first place they go is alcohol rehab. Here's what to expect in the early stages of getting better:

Detox: Detox is the first step in treating alcoholism. This part of the process, which is often called "detox," is very important. Before healing can start, all traces of alcohol must be gone from a person's body. "Cold turkey" can lead to dangerous side effects like seizures, delirium tremens, and even death. Because of this, detox should happen in a medically supervised setting with qualified clinicians taking care of the person.

Therapies for each person: Addiction doesn't happen by itself. Your mental health causes a substance use problem because of the choices you've made in the past and where you live. Our highly trained therapists will help you figure out the bad ways of thinking and acting that lead to alcoholism.

Group Therapy: "No one does it alone" is a very important line from the movie "The Rooms." Without the help and knowledge of other users, we are not likely to get better. At Changing Echoes, we have group meetings that hold people accountable, give them support, and teach them about addiction as a disease.

Continued Care: After your first treatment is over, you can choose to keep getting services for drug treatment. We suggest that you join local 12-Step meetings and continue to go to group or individual classes for the foreseeable future. Results tend to be better when treatment lasts longer.

It is possible to get over drinking with the right help. Get in touch with us to learn more about our flexible daytime programs.

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