Drinking more alcohol or for longer periods of time than intended
There are a number of signs and symptoms that can indicate someone is struggling with an addiction to alcohol. If you’re concerned that someone you know may be addicted to alcohol, look out for the following warning signs:
Drinking more alcohol or for longer periods of time than intended
Inability to cut down or stop drinking despite wanting to do so
Spending a lot of time drinking, or recovering from drinking episodes
Spending a lot of time drinking, or recovering from drinking episodes
Prioritizing drinking alcohol over other commitments and responsibilities
Continuing to drink even though it’s causing problems in relationships
Drinking alcohol in dangerous situations, such as while driving or operating machinery
Experiencing blackouts or memory loss as a result of drinking
Needing to drink increasingly large amounts of alcohol to feel the desired effects (tolerance)
Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not drinking, such as shaking, sweating, nausea, irritability, anxiety or depression
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Addiction is a crippling condition that affects millions of people every year. If you or a loved one are struggling, just know you’re not alone. Addiction can be a difficult thing to deal with, but by treating the root cause you can overcome your addiction and regain control of your life. At Williamsville Wellness, we understand the challenges that come with addiction and co-occurring disorders and have experience treating a variety of conditions. Recovery is possible and we’re here to help you on that journey.
We specialize in alcohol addiction treatment and can provide the support you need to overcome alcoholism.
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Williamsville Wellness offers addiction treatment based on individual needs. This means that we tailor our approach to each person, taking into account their unique circumstances. Our focus is on helping people heal their mind, body and spirit.
Therapists at Williamsville Wellness implement multiple approaches based on individual needs to address addiction and mental health problems. Therapy approaches include:
Mindfulness is the practice of maintaining a present focus on our thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and surrounding environments without creating judgment. When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into what we’re sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future. This is particularly helpful for individuals who have difficulty tolerating emotional experiences. Patients will have plenty of opportunities to practice mindfulness meditations in therapy with our mindfulness coach.
Telephonic, or video conference sessions with family is critical for optimal for long-term recovery and wellness and is consistent with our treatment model. Patients are expected to engage in family session(s) with the clinical staff. Through family therapy, loved ones will be educated on addiction and learn how the entire family can support the patient. Family therapy consists of online sessions and include meetings with psychologists, therapists, and peer counselors to address areas such as recovery planning, rebuilding trust, parenting, and establishing emotional safety.
Group therapy is a commonly used treatment modality for individuals suffering from addiction. Our group sessions tend to focus on interpersonal processing, skills building, and psychoeducational material to promote recovery.
Work with a therapist to address issues surrounding the expression of anger. Learn and practice techniques for reducing distress and responding to feelings of anger effectively and assertively. Anger management is based on the premise that anger is a normal emotion when expressed appropriately.
Confidential testing identifies strengths and weaknesses of our patients, including an analysis of their personality characteristics and cognitive capacity. Testing is just one tool we use to help the patient understand the core issues leading to their addictive behavior.
Seeing others who have struggled with drug or alcohol addiction and have been able to live successfully in recovery provides hope and inspiration for those still trapped by addiction. Support and guidance from others in recovery becomes a powerful motivator and a beacon of hope for our patients.
Our peer counselors help patients understand the 12-Step philosophy and facilitate step-work with patients. Patients attend on-site 12-Step meetings each week while in our program. In addition, the 12-Step philosophy can be integrated into individual sessions.
For patients who are ambivalent about 12-step philosophy, Williamsville Wellness also offers a 12-step alternative program: SMART principles for recovery. The SMART series focuses on applying scientific knowledge and reason to achieve recovery from addiction, with less emphasis on spirituality. Patients attend on-site SMART Recovery meetings each week while in our program.
Our patients have access to an onsite gym to work out as part of a healthy lifestyle. Also, balanced and nutritious meals are provided by our award-winning chef and can be tailored to dietary preferences.
Patients will learn life skills, such as cooking and meal planning that will help support a holistic recovery. Patients work with our chef once a week in this group experience.
Alcohol addiction is not just a matter of someone enjoying a glass of wine with dinner or having a couple of drinks at a party. Alcohol addiction or alcohol use disorder is a physical and psychological dependence on alcohol that leads to compulsive alcohol use, regardless of the consequences. Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive disease that can lead to disabling physical and psychiatric problems. If left untreated, it can be fatal.
Start Your RecoveryThroughout treatment, patients stay within one of our warm and welcoming houses - an environment for recovery much different than the clinical setting found at many other rehab centers. Our Richmond, Virginia addiction treatment center features shared bedrooms, a formal dining room, an in-house kitchen where nutritious meals are prepared, and a gym that features various workout machines/equipment as well as a massage chair.
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, drinking more than four drinks in a day for men or more than three drinks in a day for women is considered problem drinking. Alcohol intoxication is defined as a pattern of drinking that brings a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 grams percent or above. This typically happens when men consume five or more drinks or when women consume four or more drinks in two hours. If you frequently drink to the point of intoxication, you may be suffering from alcohol abuse.
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The root causes of alcohol use disorder are difficult to pinpoint. For some people, alcohol addiction may be the result of genetic as well as environmental factors. If family members struggle with alcohol abuse and you are also exposed to the instability caused by their abuse, you may be more susceptible to alcohol addiction.
Others may become addicted after chronic alcohol abuse or frequent binge drinking that is in response to stress, social or other anxiety, as well as losses. Alcohol changes the brain’s chemistry and reward pathways, which increases the risk of addiction. Alcoholism may also develop after using alcohol to self-medicate for an underlying mental health condition.
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High functioning alcoholic is a term used to describe someone who is able to maintain a job and keep up appearances, despite struggling with alcohol addiction. While high functioning alcoholics may be able to maintain their jobs and relationships, they often do so at the expense of their health and well-being.
Signs of high functioning alcoholism can include drinking alone, hiding alcohol, feeling guilty about drinking, and drinking in spite of negative consequences. While high functioning alcoholism doesn’t seem like a big deal, it can become a serious issue the longer a person hides their addiction. High functioning alcoholics still experience the same negative effects as those whose lives unravel due to alcoholism.
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Alcohol addiction can cause a variety of physical and psychological problems. Alcohol addiction can also lead to social problems such as job loss and financial problems.
Some short and long-term physical effects of alcohol addiction include:
Common psychological effects of alcoholism can include:
If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol addiction, it’s important to get help as soon as possible. Alcohol addiction treatment can be very effective, but it’s important to find the right program for your needs.
Our alcohol addiction treatment center in Virginia is located on a beautiful 400+ acre property near Richmond. We place a focus on individual therapy so we can treat the root cause of alcoholism. We also ensure you are receiving treatment unique to your needs which is why we offer a variety of treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma therapy, mindfulness coaching, and the 12 steps/AA.
If you are struggling with mild or moderate alcohol abuse, we offer online outpatient treatment. Our online intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs are flexible and effective in treating alcoholism.
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