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Treatment for Alcoholism

Casa Palmera's unique approach to rehabilitative recovery integrates the best of traditional treatment with a holistic emphasis on well being. Our focus on individualized alcohol treatment also helps make Casa Palmera a valuable, rare and life changing experience. On average, each resident participates in three to four individual therapeutic sessions per week with the clinicians determined most suitable to their individual treatment needs. Casa Palmera specializes in dual diagnosis and treating individuals with co-occurring disorders. 

Some specific alcohol treatment goals include: managing control over alcohol, avoiding circumstances in which one might be tempted to drink, identifying and dealing with various stresses that may trigger the impulse to drink and helping to cope with any past trauma or abuse. All of our programs are here to assist you in the rehabilitation process and to help you overcome the urge to relapse.

Through our ability to create a specialized program for you, we believe that together, we can help you overcome your addiction and make a change for the better. Casa Palmera does not merely want to put a "band-aid" over your problems, we seek to heal every aspect of your life.

What you need to know about alcoholism:

Alcoholism is the preoccupation with or consumption of alcoholic beverages to such an extent that the individual's social, family, personal and work life begin to experience negative consequences. Those suffering from this addiction continue to drink alcohol despite its negative influence on their life. When alcohol is consumed on a regular basis, a person builds up a tolerance to it and in turn consumes more alcohol to maintain that same feeling from drinking it. At this stage, even the slightest reduction in alcohol results in withdrawal symptoms such as hallucinations and tremors. Alcoholism is the biggest drug use problem in the world. In fact, over 13% of adults in the U.S. will suffer from an addiction to alcohol in their lifetime. Are men more prone to alcohol abuse than women? According to research, about twice as many men are alcoholics. Alcoholism may not seem to be harmful if only consumed in moderation, but when consumed in excess alcohol's effects can be devastating.

The Signs of Alcoholism

The signs of alcoholism vary from person to person but there are several common symptoms. These symptoms can sometimes be seen by merely looking at a person, but other symptoms may require a closer examination of a person's daily life and thought patterns. Some signs of someone who may suffer from alcoholism are:

  1. Depression
  2. Ignoring other responsibilities to drink
  3. Insomnia
  4. Anxiety
  5. Relationship problems
  6. Poor performance at school or work, lack of attendance
  7. Trouble with the law, violence
  8. Difficulty balancing
  9. Blackouts
  10. Dizziness

As you can see, none of these effects are beneficial to the alcoholic or his/her family. It is crucial that once someone is determined to be an alcoholic, that they immediately begin the process of recovery through alcohol treatment. Here at Casa Palmera we acknowledge that alcoholism is a disease as well as an addiction that is hard to overcome alone. Only approximately 3 to 7 percent of people are actually able to overcome alcoholism on their own every year. The rest of the population recovers through a treatment program or dies. Out of all the people who struggle with alcoholism, most just need the help of a friend. Today, Casa Palmera extends our hand out to you. We are willing to help you overcome your disease.

What causes Alcoholism?

Alcoholism is not a disease you spontaneously contract, nor is it a problem that merely requires enough will power in order to overcome it. Addiction to alcohol is an addiction often times caused or encouraged by serious problems. These causes include:

  • Genetics play a large role in determining who may be more susceptible to this disease. In studies taken, someone whose biological relatives or parents are alcoholics has a much better chance of developing alcoholism.
  • Individual personalities and emotional states affect ones desire to drink. For people under high levels of stress, there may be the impulse to turn to alcohol as a way of coping with their problems. Someone who is shy, depressed, or anxious may drink in order to hide themselves behind the confidence alcohol seems to give them.
  • The social aspect of drinking is very appealing to some and tends to increase the likelihood of alcoholism. Influence of peers and the general atmosphere and communion associated with alcohol encourage far too many people to excessively drink. Each person's individual family and the availability of alcohol in the home is also an important factor to consider.
  • Lastly, the society one resides in impacts susceptibility to alcoholism. For a culture that frowns upon drunkenness, rates for alcoholism are lower. In a society with little or no boundaries regarding excessive drinking, alcoholism rates will be much higher.
  • Also, those suffering from trauma or sexual abuse are also prone to becoming alcoholics.

Through our alcohol treatment programs here at Casa Palmera, we desire to not only heal your body of the effects of alcoholism, but also your mind. Our professional team here at Casa Palmera seeks to instill in you strength and confidence that will extend far beyond your stay here and help you to lead a more fulfilling life. Because of the frequency of relapse among those who seek treatment for alcoholism, our program realizes the need to encourage a healthier lifestyle as well as address those deeper conflicts that may be hidden beneath excessive alcoholism.

What are the effects of Alcoholism?

Various effects associated with alcoholism include:

Physical Effects

  • Changes in blood cells, blood clotting
  • Problems associated with the stomach and esophagus
  • Severe liver damage (alcohol is metabolized inside of this organ)
  • Irregular heart beat, heart disease, stroke
  • Wernicke's and Korsakoff's syndromes
  • For women who drink during pregnancy, fetal alcohol syndrome
  • Malnourishment
  • Blackout (memory loss during time of alcohol use)
  • Brain damage

Emotional Effects

  • Guilt
  • Violent nature
  • Psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety, etc.)
  • Relationship problems

Effects of Alcohol Withdrawal

  • Tremors
  • Seizures
  • Hallucinations
  • Alcoholic ketoacidosis (AKA)
  • Anxiety
  • Nausea

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