Alcohol is one of the most pervasive and destructive drugs currently on the market. You can buy it anywhere. Because many good people develop use disorders, there’s a need for an alcohol awareness month. Here’s how you can make the most of it.
Getting a Loved One to Seek Help
Connect with an alcohol addiction treatment center to learn how to host an intervention. Besides that, find out what your loved one’s options for recovery are. Many people hesitate to seek help because they don’t know what to expect. April is alcohol awareness month and it is an excellent opportunity to have this conversation.
Your friend or family member may only know rehab from movies. If this is the case, you can be instrumental in dispelling myths and fears. For example, you might offer insights about treatment models. Examples include:
- Detoxification with the help of a medical team that allows for a comfortable, safe experience
- Residential treatment that lets the program participant live at the venue
- Continuing care if someone needs more time than about 30 days to heal
- Outpatient care that works as a step-down or entry point depending on the client’s needs
- Aftercare, which provides support once someone graduates from the program
How Alcohol Awareness Month Could Change Your Life
April could also mean an opportunity for you to evaluate your own drinking habits. The month kicks off with an alcohol-free weekend. The goal is to spend three days without any alcohol. Do you think you can do it? Only one way to find out.
If you wake up to withdrawal symptoms or find yourself always thinking about drinking, then you might need help. Similarly, you could benefit from professional help if you don’t make it through the weekend without giving up. For many, April could be the wakeup call they need. Some already suspected that they drank more than what’s usual.
When you realize that you struggle with a drinking problem, the rehab facility can help you, too. Modalities include:
- 12-Step program participation that becomes a guiding framework for your therapies
- Dual diagnosis treatment that allows you to manage underlying mental health conditions
- Family therapy, which encourages you to reach out to loved ones and pursue relationship healing
- Psychotherapy, which promotes the development of healthy coping, life, and social skills
- Behavioral counseling that focuses on ending dysfunction in thinking and acting
Group therapy is an excellent opportunity for working together with others during recovery. It’s a time of reflection and learning. Rather than keeping to yourself, you reach out for assistance and also offer help to others. It’s a precursor for relapse prevention training.
Paying for Rehab Is Easier Than You Think
Are concerns about money holding you back from making the call? You know you need help, but you don’t know if you can afford it. Casa Palmera accepts most insurances. Examples include Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, and Blue Cross.
We are actually considered in-network with many of these companies, which results in higher benefit payments. Our goal at Casa Palmera is to provide treatment for as many people as possible. Why not use alcohol awareness month this year as an opportunity for change? Contact us today to talk with an intake advisor.
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