Graduating from an addiction treatment program is very rewarding, but your feelings of happiness are probably mixed with feelings of fear and uncertainty. How will you respond to life outside the program? Will you be able to remain sober? What should you do after rehab? This anxiety is normal. Temptations and cravings are bound to crop up, but you can prevent relapse by having a plan after rehab. Here are four things to do after rehab to help you remain sober:

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Admitting you have a problem with alcohol takes an enormous amount of strength and courage. It can be an isolating experience, but you’re not alone. Over 2.2 million Californians meet the criteria for alcohol dependence or abuse. For many of these people, alcohol rehab is the only way they will be able to stop drinking and get help for their alcohol abuse and addiction. Thankfully, there are hundreds of California alcohol rehabs to choose from, with many located in or near Malibu, California. To help you choose the most effective alcohol rehab, ask the follow questions.

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Alcoholism is an addiction to alcohol that, for some people, develops as a way to cope with depression. Studies show that between 30 and 50 percent of people with alcoholism also suffer from major depression at any given time. Alcohol may temporarily relieve the painful symptoms of depression, but in the long run it is a deadly mix that can lead to severe alcoholism and even suicide.

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Alcoholism is a disease that affects every aspect of a person’s life. That’s why the most effective alcohol rehabs take a three-pronged approach to treatment by addressing the body, mind and spirit. If any of these areas are out of balance, a person’s sobriety is at risk. An effective alcohol rehab will work to bring all three of these areas into harmony through education, therapy and a combination of holistic therapies.

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Alcohol abuse affects men and women alike, but women face a unique set of challenges in terms of their health and well being. Studies show that women who abuse alcohol become addicted faster and develop more serious health risks faster than males do. Even women who occasionally drink in excess are more at risk than men. Alcohol rehab for women helps address these unique challenges and gives them a chance to overcome their addiction to alcohol.

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Alcoholism is not just a disease of the individual; alcoholism is a family disease that infiltrates every family member’s life, especially those living under the same roof as the alcoholic. Sending an alcoholic family member to rehab is a good first step to combating the disease, but the healing doesn’t end there. Families must learn how to support their loved one in a healthy way and also learn how to rebuild their own healthy attitudes and behaviors that were destroyed by the alcoholic’s behavior.

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Anxiety disorder is a mental illness that can have debilitating effects on the person suffering from it. Oftentimes people with an anxiety disorder will turn to alcohol to numb their symptoms in an attempt to live a “normal” life.  Although alcohol may provide a temporary escape, it does not treat the underlying disorder and will over time increase the severity of anxiety symptoms, causing the individual to continue drinking until dependence or addiction has occurred. Without dual diagnosis treatment at an alcohol rehab, a person will continue the vicious cycle of self-medication with alcohol.
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Admitting you have a problem with alcohol takes an enormous amount of strength and courage, and is the first step to recovery. The second step is getting help for your addiction and treating the physical and mental consequences of your abuse. There are literally thousands of alcohol rehab centers available to choose from, all with different methods of treatment. With so many different types of alcohol rehab, how do you decide which one is right for you?

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