Alcohol treatment program offerings are for anyone struggling with alcohol abuse or alcoholism of any kind. Alcoholism is alcoholism and even high-functioning alcoholics who appear to be functioning well in society can benefit from the assistance of an alcohol treatment program.
High-Functioning Alcoholics
High-functioning alcoholics are people who appear to be functioning quite well in society despite the fact that they abuse and are addicted to alcohol. The key is that they “appear” to be functioning quite well. They are not immune to the dangers and consequences of alcoholism and many high-functioning alcoholics are simply in denial of the effect alcohol has had on their lives. An alcohol treatment program can help.
Here are some potential signs of a high-functioning alcoholic…
- Missing many days of work or school
- Poor performance in work or school in the form of missed deadlines
- Marked changes in attitude or mood swings
- Obsessively thinking and speaking about drinking
- Behaving very differently while under the influence of alcohol
- Experiencing frequent blackouts
The Dangers and Consequences of Alcoholism
Alcoholism comes hand in hand with a staggering number of potential hazards and risks to mental and physical health while also having the potential to affect everything from relationships to finances. An alcohol treatment program can help turn around a number of these consequences.
High-functioning alcoholics, though often in denial, tend to find that alcohol abuse has had a serious impact on their relationships. They may be confused as to why friends or family members would be stressed or worried about their drinking if they believe they are consuming alcohol “normally” and don’t see how there could be a problem. Consuming large amounts of alcohol also places serious strain on mental and physical health. Alcoholism has the potential to negatively impact any and every system of the body including the skeletal system (i.e. osteoporosis), cardiovascular system (i.e. heart disease) and the nervous system (i.e. brain and nerve damage).
The Alcohol Treatment Program Experience
The main treatment method of an alcohol treatment program is psychotherapy. Clients participate in psychotherapy sessions such as group therapy and family therapy to work to uncover the underlying, personal reasons behind their alcoholism.
The other components of an alcohol treatment program are attending support group meetings, using relapse prevention strategies and participating in lifestyle counseling and stress management. Clients are urged to continue to attend meetings regularly and to use their relapse prevention strategies each day after they have completed the alcohol treatment program. Recovery is a process and not a destination so it requires consistent work to remain stable and successful. Other recovery efforts after the program may include working on sobriety with a sponsor and attending alumni aftercare activities such as alumni support group meetings and trips.
If you or someone you love is having problems with alcohol abuse, chemical dependency or addiction, recovery from a drug abuse program, like the one at Destination Hope, may be the answer. Remember that recovery from addiction and alcohol abuse treatment means learning how to cope with intensely emotional situations, and identifying when you need help and support. Treatment for addiction relapse, counseling, and aftercare can help you do this, so please call us today. Destination Hope is a full-service addiction and health treatment facility in Florida for men and women who suffer from substance abuse and behavioral health issues.
