Alcoholism Treatment

Left untreated, alcoholism is a one-way ticket to destruction. Marriages are ruined. Children left emotionally scarred. The alcoholic frequently dies an early death. If you or your loved one are ready to travel in a different direction - toward a healthy, happier life - call Treatment Solutions Network today at 877-417-6237

Is alcoholism treatment really necessary?

Alcoholism treatment is the ONLY way to successfully conquer problem drinking. The very nature of alcoholism prevents the alcoholic from beating the disease on his or her own. Sure, some alcoholics might stop for a day, a week, or even months to prove they are "in control" but those sober periods don't last without proper help.

Treatment Solutions Network can guide you, for free, to the help you need. Through our extensive network of high-quality alcohol rehab facilities, we can find the right program for your situation, your location, and your particular health insurance (self-pay plans are available for those without insurance).

What is alcoholism?

Alcoholism is defined as both a physical and psychological dependence on alcohol - the sufferer simply cannot stop drinking. This addiction takes its toll in a variety of ways - from missing work due to hangovers to non-stop arguments with the spouse when at home.

What are the signs of alcoholism?

When trying to decide if you or a loved one is suffering from alcoholism, look for the following signs:

Craving: A strong need or desire to drink.
Loss of control: An alcoholic is not a "social drinker," and won't stop at one drink. Even on nights that the alcoholic says they won't drink much - perhaps they are the designated driver that evening - they still end up getting drunk.
Physical dependence: Alcoholics, when they stop drinking, frequently experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, sweating, shakiness and anxiety. These symptoms usually go away if the alcoholic consumes more alcohol or takes another sedative drug such as a Valium. Alcohol detoxification is usually required at this point.
Tolerance: Alcoholics can frequently drink their friends "under the table." But this ability to "handle their booze" comes from the fact that they drink so frequently - requiring higher and higher amounts of alcohol to get drunk. That frequent drinking is incredibly harmful to the body. High tolerance is nothing to brag about, and is frequently a symptom of a drinking problem.

Give us a call if you have any other questions or concerns about alcoholism signs 877-417-6237.

Is drinking really unhealthy? Don't doctors say a glass of wine is good for you?

The health benefits of an occasional glass of wine are in many ways over-hyped. While moderate alcohol consumption has been found to promote heart health, studies have also shown both moderate and excessive drinking increases the risk of women developing breast cancer.

"I would not suggest that people start drinking to protect their health," Kaye Fillmore, a sociologist at the University of California - San Francisco told the San Francisco Chronicle. "If they want to protect their health, they can take a baby aspirin every day, which does about the same thing."

If moderate drinking is a mixed bag health-wise, heavy drinking - the kind associated with alcoholism - is unquestionably dangerous.

Alcohol - a killer substance

Because alcohol is such a big part of our society - showing up everywhere from football games to weddings - people tend to overlook how deadly it can be. But alcohol abuse kills countless Americans every year.

In fact, according to 2008 data from the Centers for Disease Control, alcohol is the third-leading lifestyle-related cause of death in the nation. These include tragic drunk driving accidents that kill not only alcoholics but also innocent families and children. Over time, other health consequences from alcoholism can occur, such as:

Early onset of heart disease
Gastrointestinal problems
Decreased bone density and blood cell production
Depressive episodes, severe anxiety, even thoughts of suicide

How dangerous is alcohol? Ask Howard, a 35-year-old Arizona man who strongly dislikes the words "jaundice" and "dialysis." At his young age, Howard has already had both liver and kidney transplants because of his alcoholism.

"It's a nasty disease, and I was at the extreme end of it," Howard told the Arizona Republic.

Howard considers himself lucky to be alive, though he still must cope with recurring health complications such as a bloated stomach of fluid. Through alcoholism treatment, he has achieved sobriety. Addiction support groups, in particular, have been helpful.

"You learn you're not the only person in the boat," he said. "There are other people out there that are going through what you're going through."

Don't suffer alone - and don't let your addiction problem lead to drastic measures such as liver or kidney transplants. Call Treatment Solutions Network today at 877-417-6237 for the help you need - and deserve.

No matter your insurance, be it Cigna, Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross / Blue Shield (BCBS), Assurant, Unicare, United Health Care, Anthem, Carefirst, Asuris Northwest Health, Golden Rule, Celtic Insurance, Fortis, Health Net, Kaiser, Vista, Shelter, Wellpoint, Tri Care, Accordia or even Medicare, and state insurance - we can help you find alcoholism treatment. We also offer many affordable self pay options as well as luxury alcohol treatment