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At Empowered Recovery Center, we deliver specialist treatment to help you build the power you need to overcome alcohol addiction. We will empower you to foster your self-esteem, develop your life skills, and make a long-term recovery.
Although the thought of addressing an alcohol addiction and securing treatment can be daunting, doing so offers exceptional outcomes that will leave you happy and healthy.
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What Is Alcohol Addiction?
Also known as alcoholism, alcohol addiction is a severe form of problematic drinking. The term describes the intense, often uncontrollable, desire to drink, which is frequently combined with physical dependency. Here, the body becomes accustomed to the presence of alcohol in its systems that alters its life-giving process.
As the body becomes reliant on alcohol, withdrawal is often experienced when alcohol consumption stops abruptly. Withdrawal can be somewhat unpleasant and causes many to relapse.
Alcohol addiction is a severe problem that affects millions of Americans throughout their lives. For this very reason, it is essential to attend an alcohol rehab for professional treatment.
Causes of Alcohol Addiction
Experts have pinpointed several factors that see an individual more prone to developing an alcohol addiction throughout their lifetime. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Economic factors
- Life history
- Childhood stress and trauma
- Social factors such as sex and race
- Genetic predispositions
- Mental health problems
- Peer pressure
“Everyone at ER helped me so much! I’m coming up to six months clean now which I never thought I’d manage. I can’t say ‘thank you’ enough times!”
Jerry, Former Client
Signs of Alcohol Addiction
Unlike illegal drugs such as heroin and cocaine, alcohol can be purchased legally by anyone of the age of twenty-one. It is often widely consumed in safe and non-pathological ways. However, when regularly consumed, alcohol has the potential to give way to dangerous addictions.
Distinguishing whether an alcohol addiction is present in a loved one’s life or your own can be difficult. However, several signs essentially determine whether an addiction is present. These include:
- Intense cravings for alcohol
- Drinking in private
- Hiding drinking habits from your friends and family
- Inability to retain information when under the influence
- Experiencing mood swings when confronted about your drinking
- Joking about having an alcohol addiction
- Feeling as though you need alcohol to get through everyday life
- Struggling to keep up with responsibilities, either at home or in your job
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There are also physical signs that indicate if an alcohol addiction is impairing your or your loved one’s life. These include:
- Breath that smells of alcohol many hours after drinking
- Weight loss due to replacement of meals with a drink
- Red marks over the face due to broken capillaries
- Yellowing of the eyes and the skin due to liver damage
- Increased appearance of aging and wrinkles
- Dry skin
- Brittle hair and nails
- Poor hygiene
If you have experienced any of these symptoms, we welcome you to visit our center for a free consultation. Here, we will assess your physical and psychological health and determine whether you require alcohol addiction treatment.
Effects of Alcohol Addiction
As alcohol addictions arise and become worse over time, various side effects gradually impair an individual’s physical and psychological health.
For example, health complications associated with alcohol addiction include:
- Heart damage, including heart disease
- Liver disease
- Sexual problems
- Suppressed immune response
- Stomach distress
- Cancer
- Organ failure
In addition to the above, the effects of alcohol addictions can:
- Increase your chance of developing a mental health disorder
- Cause you financial strain due
- Make you more likely to engage in dangerous risk-taking behavior
- Isolate from family members or friends
- Act as a distraction method from other problems in your life that you need to address
What To Do if You Suspect That Someone You Love Is Suffering from Alcohol Addiction
We understand just how difficult it can be to know what to do when you’re concerned about a loved one’s relationship with alcohol. Although much of our treatment focuses on providing those struggling with alcohol addictions the treatment they need, we are experts within family and social support for those struggling with alcohol addiction.
Even though it can be scary, you shouldn’t be disheartened. You can do several things if you are worried that someone close to you requires alcohol addiction treatment. Below, we have outlined just a few ways to help someone.
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Educate yourself
To ensure that you can help someone struggling with alcohol addiction, it is worth learning more about the treatments and support available.
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Choose a good time to talk
Talking to someone about their suspected alcohol addiction can be tricky. We recommend approaching them in a non-judgmental way at a time when they are less likely to be under the influence. When the time is right for you to talk to your loved one, ensure they know you are on hand to support them and inform them of the available help.
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Talk about what is happening
Focus on the effects alcohol is having on their life and the lives of those around them.
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Seek medical intervention
Although you may feel as though you need to do everything in your power to help your loved one on your own, it is best to seek medical intervention. Here at the Empowered Recovery Center, we provide a wealth of treatments that your loved one needs to beat their addiction.
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Let them know that you are there every step of the way
At the Empowered Recovery Center, we are passionate about family and community healing. You can accompany your loved one to appointments and engage in group therapy with them.
We’re committed to building you back up
We’re here to help your new beginning with a life free from alcohol addiction.
“ I arrived at ER completely broken, I’d tried so many times to stop taking fentanyl. All of the staff really supported me and helped me realize that there was hope. ” – Bill, Former Client
How Empowered Recovery Center Treats Alcohol Addiction
Empowered Recovery Center is here to help you and your family reclaim your lives from alcohol addiction. We believe that every individual struggling with alcohol addiction has the strength to overcome it; they just need to be empowered to unlock it.
At our center, we offer a safe space for you to address your addiction, assess the root cause of your addiction, and uncover coping strategies that will help you make a long-term recovery.
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In addition to providing a wide range of treatments for alcohol addiction, our staff is on hand to help at all times. Acting with integrity, honesty, accountability, and compassion, you will find yourself treated with the utmost respect and sensitivity should you choose to overcome your alcohol addiction with our support.
Empowering You
We believe that empowerment begins from within you. For this very reason, as you progress through alcohol addiction treatment, you will find you have the help you need to enhance your self-esteem and overcome any challenges you may face.
We also recognize the importance of fun in early sobriety. For this reason, we will also work with you to build a routine and lifestyle that inspires and motivates you.
We continually pursue the highest caliber of medical and clinical staff to provide every client with the best chance of reaching their recovery goals. We offer a range of evidence-based treatment approaches, including:
- Family therapy
- Individual therapy
- Initial medical evaluation with weekly follow-ups
- Life skill development
Life-Long Recovery
The initial stage of recovery is only the first chapter of your new life. Though our treatments will assist you in taking the first steps towards an alcohol-free future, we also offer free aftercare support.
If you are ready to find out more about our alcohol addiction treatment and begin your mental, physical, and emotional healing, contact us today.
Our alcohol rehab support in Georgia can help those from the following areas:
- Acworth
- Alpharetta
- Atlanta
- Powder Springs
- Canton
- Cartersville
- Clarkdale
- Decatur
- Duluth
- Holly Springs
- Kennesaw
- Mableton
- Roswell
- Sandy Springs
- Smyrna
“Thank you for giving me the courage to believe in myself again.” Stephanie, Former Client
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