Inpatient Alcohol Treatment Program

Alcoholism is a dependence on alcohol but it is also a disease that usually requires a stay at an Inpatient Alcohol Treatment Program. People who are not alcoholic sometimes do not understand why an alcoholic can’t just “use a little willpower” to stop drinking. However, alcoholism has little to do with willpower. Alcoholics are in the grip of a powerful “craving,” or uncontrollable need, for alcohol that overrides their ability to stop drinking. This need can be as strong as the need for food or water. Although some people are able to recover from alcoholism without help, the majority of alcoholics need assistance. With treatment and support at the effective inpatient alcohol treatment program at Cliffside Malibu, many individuals are able to stop drinking and rebuild their lives.

School and job performance may suffer either from hangovers or from actual intoxication on the job or at school; child care or household responsibilities may be neglected; and alcohol-related absences may occur from school or job. Legal difficulties may arise because of alcohol use (e.g., arrests for intoxicated behavior or for drunk driving). The good news is that alcoholism can be treated. At an Inpatient Alcohol Treatment Program, treatment programs use both counseling and medications to help a person stop drinking. Our treatment has helped many people stop drinking and rebuild their lives. Let us help you rebuild yours! Call Cliffside Malibu at 1-800-501-1988.

Treatment For Alcohol Dependence

Treatment for alcohol dependence varies for each individual. Once you have acknowledged that you may have an alcohol problem, seek out what help is available to you. Those who have become alcohol dependent generally require help from others to stop drinking, which could include detoxification, medical treatment, counseling and/or self-help group support. Treatments for alcohol abuse are usually intensive. Inpatient alcohol treatment is common. Don’t fear the intensity and time commitment of these treatments; this is a serious problem that requires a serious treatment.

Those who are dependent need to stop drinking alcohol (abstinence). Because many people refuse to believe that their drinking is out of control, trying moderation can often be an effective way to deal with the problem. Three general steps are involved in treatment once the disorder has been diagnosed, including intervention, detox, and rehabilitation. Many people with alcohol problems don’t recognize when their drinking gets out of hand. In the past, treatment providers believed that alcoholics should be confronted about their drinking problems, but now research has shown that compassion and empathy are more effective. Through this service you can speak directly to a representative concerning substance abuse treatment. Call Cliffside Malibu today at 1-800-501-1988 to experience our Inpatient Alcohol Treatment Program for yourself.

Detox and Treatment

Withdrawal from alcohol is done in a controlled, supervised setting in which medications relieve symptoms. Detoxification usually takes 4 to 7 days. A balanced diet with vitamin supplements is important. Depression or other mood disorders should be evaluated and treated. Often, alcohol abuse develops from efforts to self-treat an illness. After detoxification, alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs can help you stay off alcohol. Our program offers counseling, psychological support, nursing, and medical care. Therapy involves education about alcoholism and its effects.

Many of the staff members at rehabilitation centers are recovering alcoholics who serve as role models. Medications are sometimes prescribed to prevent relapses. Acamprosate is a new drug that has been shown to lower relapse rates in those who are alcohol dependent. Disulfiram (Antabuse) produces very unpleasant side effects if you drink even a small amount of alcohol within 2 weeks after taking the drug. Naltrexone (Vivitrol) decreases alcohol cravings. It is available in an injected form. Long-term treatment with counseling or support groups is often necessary. The effectiveness of medication and counseling varies. To find out more about our availability and detox treatment call Cliffside Malibu today at 1-800-501-1988.

Inpatient Alcohol Treatment

Medical treatments cannot “cure” drinking problems, but they can be combined with other interventions and therapies to produce treatment that is even more effective. Treatment programs need to be targeted at the individual needs of the patient through “problem-to-service matching.” Many who enter treatment have at least one relapse. Follow-up contact, as well as participation in support groups, has both been shown to improve long-term treatment outcomes. Research shows that counselors and therapists, who bond with patients through empathy, rather than confrontation, are powerful motivating influences in alcohol treatment.

Inpatient treatment is provided in a residential program. Patients admit themselves for treatment, which usually lasts for months. Alcohol education and different types of therapy, including group, individual, and sometimes family or couples therapy, are provided. Inpatient treatment is recommended for alcoholics who lack healthy social networks, have failed outpatient programs, or who suffer from serious medical or psychological conditions. These facilities administer medication on an as needed basis. We have the perfect treatment plan for you so call us at 1-800-501-1988.

Inpatient Alcohol Treatment Program

Abstinence is necessary for successful treatment. Alcoholics cannot resume social drinking without risking a return to dependence. Many feel they are the exception to the rule; however, for every 10 people who say they will stop drinking, only 4 do. Motivation and intervention by family or friends can help the alcoholic achieve abstinence. Recovery from alcohol dependence is possible. Because alcoholism can also affect those around the person with the alcohol problem, family members often need counseling. Al-Anon is a support group for spouses and others who are affected by someone else’s alcoholism. Alateen provides support for teenage children of alcoholics.

For additional information on the Inpatient Alcohol Treatment Program at Cliffside Malibu, please visit our Alcohol Treatment Programs page, or our main Alcohol Treatment page. For immediate assistance, call Cliffside Malibu anytime at 1-800-501-1988.