Substance use disorder of any kind is a devastating disease, affecting not just individuals but entire families and communities. However, alcohol abuse and addiction can be especially prevalent, with almost 29 million people across the country, 12 and older, having been diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the past year, according to a study conducted in 2023. Addressing alcohol addiction in your friends, family, and loved ones is a common challenge, and Thrive Treatment can help you and your loved ones take their first step toward sobriety today.
Identifying the signs and symptoms of alcohol addiction can be challenging. For some, it can be difficult to determine signs until addiction has already deeply developed. However, many family members and loved ones may also push down the idea of addiction in their loved ones, thinking that it couldn’t happen to their loved ones or family members. Being aware of common signs and symptoms can be necessary to confront this challenging question and situation.
Each person will experience alcohol addiction and substance use disorder a little differently. However, some common signs of alcohol addiction can indicate the need to contact Thrive Treatment or your local treatment facility for help. These signs include:
Those living with alcohol addiction may also hide their use from loved ones, hiding bottles around personal spaces or only attending functions where it would be acceptable for them to drink. Likewise, a loved one may become defensive when asked about their use of alcohol, how often they drink, or about the consequences of drinking, making it difficult to have an open conversation about the effects of alcohol on their life and the lives of family members and loved ones.
Treatment for alcohol or any form of substance abuse is often necessary to address the unique ways in which addictive substances can impact every part of daily life or to explore the role that mental health disorders play in addiction through effective dual diagnosis treatment.
Alcohol addiction can affect every part of daily life. However, treatment is always possible. While overcoming addiction on your own can be exceptionally challenging, the programs at Thrive Treatment can help you and your family take the first step toward an alcohol-free life.
Detox is the first step in effective healing, helping you expel traces of alcohol from your system and avoid drinking any more when you begin your healing journey. However, detox can also be difficult and uncomfortable, with intense withdrawal symptoms, urges, and cravings all being common during this time. Thrive Treatment’s drug and alcohol detox program can help support you through this first step into healing.
Detox programs are personalized to your needs and goals in recovery to help you start your healing journey off right. While some alcohol detox programs last a few days to a week, others can last up to two weeks, depending on the severity of the situation and your unique needs. Thrive Treatment also offers:
Your unique program can still be personalized during this time. Effective treatment for dual diagnosis conditions or medication for managing withdrawal and personal needs are all options available to you during this first step of your alcohol or drug rehabilitation.
Withdrawal is a common and challenging hurdle, and without support, these symptoms can compromise otherwise effective recovery efforts, motivation, and dedication. Knowing what to expect can help you prepare for navigating these challenges in your journey of overcoming alcohol addiction. Some of the most common withdrawal symptoms from alcohol include:
In severe cases, hallucinations are also possible. Excessive and prolonged heavy use of alcohol can also lead to the possibility of delirium tremens (DTs), an intense and even life-threatening form of alcohol withdrawal. Having medical supervision and care during this time is paramount, and there is no replacement for professional detox when overcoming any kind of withdrawal.
Thrive Treatment℠ Center offers evidence-based alcoholism treatment at our Santa Monica location. Located minutes from the beach, our central location allows you the opportunity to learn how to thrive, when recovering from alcohol abuse.
Addiction and mental health disorders can be closely related. For some, mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, panic, and much more can impact their use of addictive substances. However, others may experience mental health needs as a result of addiction itself, creating a difficult cyclic relationship to break.
Addressing both mental health disorders and addiction in tandem is necessary for effective healing, personalizing your treatment, and preventing relapse. Personalizing your treatment at Thrive Treatment can be necessary for not just understanding the relationship of co-occurring disorders in your life but also developing an effective approach for your healing from dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorders.
After completing alcohol detox with us, you will also have the opportunity to transition to further levels of care through our residential treatment program. Detox is not the end of your treatment and sober journey but rather the beginning of a transformative life continued through residential treatment.
Your time in our residential treatment program is just as personalized and blends proven therapies with holistic healing options to address each of your needs and goals. This comprehensive approach to alcohol recovery empowers you to develop skills to address the continued effects of alcohol addiction in recovery and explore your sober identity, goals, and lifestyles in an alcohol-free life. Our residential alcohol treatment includes:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) make up the foundation of effective healing. These dedicated forms of therapy help you explore how your thoughts, beliefs, and actions are all interconnected and the role that addiction has in altering beliefs and thoughts to facilitate self-destructive behaviors.
Effective use of CBT and DBT can help you replace self-destructive beliefs and practices with healthier alternatives, creating new perspectives and routines in a healthy, sober life. This foundational therapy at Thrive Treatment is then built upon with new experiences, therapies, and opportunities to create a healing program that is unique to you.
Not all journeys with alcohol addiction or substance abuse are the same, and some cases are more severe than others. After your initial treatment at Thrive Treatment, we are prepared to work with you to explore your best options for continued care. For some, the around-the-clock care of residential treatment is best suited to pursuing effective sobriety. However, in less severe cases, you may also have the opportunity to transition to our outpatient program or intensive outpatient program.
These programs allow you to live outside the treatment facility with your at-home support network while attending on-site meetings and therapy sessions multiple times a week. Outpatient programs are less intensive and allow for more freedom, but they are also best suited for those who have robust at-home family support and who have practiced coping strategies for continuing to manage their hard-earned sobriety. Talking with a professional at Thrive Treatment can help you explore which program is best for you following a successful alcohol detox.
Relapse is a common challenge for many in recovery from substance abuse. It is normal to experience urges, cravings, stress, and more throughout recovery. However, we start developing effective relapse prevention strategies from your first step into detox throughout your time in residential, outpatient, and intensive outpatient programs.
Mindfulness practices, working with peers and professionals to identify stresses and triggers, blending physical health with mental and emotional healing, self-care, structured routines, and much more are all effective ways of preventing the destructive effects of previous lifestyles from impacting your hard-earned sobriety. You will also have access to many adventure therapies and experiential opportunities to help you find the coping strategies that work best for you.
Likewise, healing does not end at our doors. Rather, it is a continuously evolving journey, with aftercare and continued community engagement being a common part of effective and sustainable sobriety. Our aftercare options at Thrive Treatment include:
We also work closely with The Last House, a sober living community, to help you engage in effective and supportive community healing while establishing your new life in sobriety.
The first step can be one of the scariest, but it can also be incredibly rewarding as you begin your healing journey. Contacting one of our locations across Los Angeles, California, to explore how we can create an effective alcohol addiction treatment program for you can be your first step toward a truly transformed life.
The length of any rehab program will vary from person to person. While detox can last about one to two weeks, residential treatment can last up to three months, depending on your unique situation. Likewise, your progress in outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment programs will vary depending on your needs and goals. There is no definitive “end date” to healing and recovery.
Talking to a professional at Thrive Treatment about your unique needs, goals, and expectations in recovery can be a great way of exploring the programs that may be most appropriate and what to expect during them.
Thrive Treatment accepts most major insurances, and we can also help you explore how your health insurance coverages can support your first step toward sobriety. Calling your health insurance provider or talking to one of our professionals about your unique plan can help you explore cost coverages and options.
Yes, rehab has been able to help many people overcome substance use disorder, drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and a variety of other challenges. However, there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to rehab. Rather, it is a personal experience, and while effective, it still demands hard work and motivation to reap the most benefits from it.
Addiction is not something that is traditionally “cured.” Rather, it is common for those overcoming addiction to still experience urges and cravings, even after years of sobriety. However, it is always possible to learn to manage these cravings and challenges for a sober daily life. Nobody is ever beyond addiction recovery or rehab, and healing is always possible.
Overcoming alcohol use and addiction can be complicated but always possible. Learn how we at Thrive Treatment can help you take your first step by calling us at (855) 232-1334.
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At Thrive Treatment℠ we accept most private insurance plans and we are in network with Cigna, Optum, First Health, and Anthem Blue Cross. Additional payment options are available so don’t hesitate to give us a call so we can get you the help that you need.
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