HOW IS ALCOHOL ABUSE TREATED?
The treatment of alcoholism is determined by the amount of alcohol consumed.
Options for treatment include
- counselling, which includes self-help organisations and therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Detoxification is the process of safely stopping drinking with the guidance of a nurse or doctor. This can be done by assisting you to gradually cut back over time or by using medications to lessen withdrawal symptoms.
- Medication
There are two primary categories of medications that helps people to stop drinking
THE FIRST MEDICATION: Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
- is given in progressively lower doses over a brief period of time, is intended to assist stop withdrawal symptoms. is the most commonly used of these medications
THE SECOND MEDICATION: Acamprosate and naltrexone
- helps you to lessen any urge to drink. Both of these come in a fixed dose, and you'll typically take them for six to twelve months