ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT
Alcohol is a psychoactive substance that profoundly alters brain function over time by disrupting your natural cycle of motivation, reward, and reinforcement. As a result, you may reach a point where you no longer feel like yourself when you aren’t drinking. Instead of relying on your brain’s innate gratification mechanisms, your brain begins to expect alcohol to maintain its equilibrium.
Once you reach this point, attempting to quit drinking can trigger a range of withdrawal symptoms, which can vary from mild mood swings and fatigue to severe and potentially life-threatening conditions like delirium tremens. You must accept the seriousness of alcohol dependence to get the help you need.
Do You Have a Drinking Problem?
Alcohol addiction can progress quickly, causing you to become psychologically and physically dependent before you are ready to admit to yourself that you have a problem.
One way to determine if you have a substance use disorder is by observing how you feel when you abstain from drinking. Alcohol withdrawal can vary from mild discomfort to severe, life-threatening conditions and may include:
- Cravings
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Sweating
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Shaking hands
- Hallucinations
- Seizures
- Delusions
- Disorientation
- Racing heart rate
- High blood pressure
Medically Managed Detoxification
Attempting to taper off alcohol use or fully committing to sobriety can be challenging, especially when facing severe withdrawal symptoms. The difficulty of overcoming these hurdles by yourself underscores the importance of seeking professional support and guidance to achieve your recovery goals.
NEM Recovery’s medical detox program provides a safe, discreet space where you can overcome alcohol withdrawal with minimal discomfort. Our expert medical team will monitor your progress around the clock, quickly addressing complications as they arise. This initial stage of alcohol addiction care ensures you are medically and emotionally stable enough to move into the next phase of residential treatment.
Personalized Counseling and Therapy
Overcoming alcohol addiction requires more than freeing your body and brain of toxic chemicals. It also involves addressing the underlying psychological factors that contribute to substance use.
By working with a counselor who specializes in techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy, you can learn to recognize maladaptive coping mechanisms and replace them with healthier, more effective strategies. This therapeutic approach is crucial for achieving long-term sobriety and preventing a relapse.
We also invite our residents to participate in complementary activities like adventure therapy, guided fitness activities, mindfulness meditation, nutritional counseling, and creative pursuits.
A Focus on You
At NEM Recovery, we intentionally keep our cohorts small as part of our client-centered approach. Our private, homelike Laguna Beach retreat allows every resident to receive the individualized attention and personalized treatment planning necessary for a successful recovery. Our focus on individualized care is the cornerstone of our mission – to help people redefine their futures.
You can heal from the chaos of alcohol abuse with support, guidance, and commitment. Contact us today to learn how we can place you on the path to a healthier, more fulfilling life.
