Alcohol Addiction Treatment
There are various types of alcohol addiction treatment from intensive inpatient overnight programs to low-frequency drug and alcohol counseling sessions. The severity of your alcoholism will determine the best type of treatment for your situation.
If you or your loved one are heavily dependent on alcohol, withdrawals may be a part of the detox process. If the dependency is severe enough, medical detox will help lessen the withdrawal symptoms and keep you safe during the detox period.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are another option, perfect for those who go to school or work full-time. IOP often takes place during the evenings so you can take care of your daily responsibilities and attend treatment afterward.
Once you or your loved one get sober, residing in sober living is a great option. This provides a consistent, clean, and sober environment in which to focus on recovery. Depending on where you live, there are a variety of sober livings to fit many different financial situations. Some offer residential living based on a sliding-scale fee, focused more on helping recovering alcoholics than making a profit.
Still, the downside to alcohol addiction treatment and residential housing is the cost. Although more affordable with insurance, alcohol addiction treatment simply is not an option for some recovering alcoholics. If this is the case for you, attending Alcoholics Anonymous is another option, offered for free in nearly every city throughout the United States.