Alcoholism is a serious problem that can affect all parts of your life. It can bring, your health, your relationships your home life, and your career into complete turmoil. Alcohol addiction can be difficult to overcome on your own, and you may need professional help, either in an outpatient or inpatient rehab centre.
Some self-care measures are also necessary to end your addiction.
Seek therapy.
Talking with a healthcare provider can help you explore the issues that led to your drinking and help you find ways to keep up. You will be able to examine the negative beliefs, habits, and behaviors and replace them with new ones. Your counsellor can also help you outline specific goals and treatment strategies to help you give up alcohol.
Talk to your doctor about medications to help curb the craving or cause unpleasant reactions when you drink. They include Antabuse, Revia, Campral, and Vivitrol. These medications can not guarantee that you will stop drinking and is most effective as part of a treatment plan that involves counselling and support groups, among other things.
Consider using natural treatments to complement your addiction treatment.
University of Maryland Medical Center suggests the following treatments may be useful to you. Kudzu can reduce cravings for alcohol. In addition, often homeopathic remedies are used to help treat alcohol dependence and withdrawal symptoms. These include the Arsenicum album, Nux vomica, and Lachesis Staphysagria. Homeopathy is a highly individualized system of medicine; If you are interested in using it, you should meet with a professional homeopath for maximum benefit
Try acupuncture.
it can help relieve cravings and relieve the side effects of withdrawal. It is best used as a supporting measure and not as the sole means of treatment.
Go to Alcoholics Anonymous or other support groups,
where you are surrounded by people going through the same thing. These support groups help you feel less alone in your struggle, and you can get tips and advice from other recovering alcoholics on how to handle this problem.
Find ways to deal with stress and other negative emotions; they are dangerous triggers that can lead you back to alcohol. Exercise regularly, and experiment with yoga, meditation, positive visualization, and everything else that makes you feel better. Make time for your hobbies and interests.
Consider hospital rehabilitation facilities
that offer more intensive treatment, if you find outpatient treatment ineffective. Your doctor or other health care professionals are good sources of information about the appropriate treatment centre.
