The process wherein an individual rids their body of any addictive substance, namely alcohol or drugs, is commonly referred to as detoxification or detox for short.  It involves withdrawal symptoms that can be almost crippling at times, so the individual needs to be in a program that has a homelike environment rather than the more common clinical or hospital appearance that one finds in society.  Additionally, certified, licensed physicians and/or psychologists need to be on staff to supervise the treatment and recovery process so that the client has an easier time of handling the process.

Being aware of the necessity of these factors, we have based our California Alcohol Rehab program on this premise.  We have developed a variety of treatment and recovery alternatives with our California Alcohol Rehab program which enables our clients to eventually wean themselves from these cravings that the addiction breeds.  Some of the warning signs of alcohol addiction include the following:

• Apathy, depression, hopelessness, and insomnia
• Appointments and obligations are forgotten or missed
• Behavior becomes erratic and displays of wild mood swings become apparent
• Breath smells of alcohol at odd hours during the day
• Consistent tardiness or unexcused absences from the workplace
• Consumes alcoholic beverages to the point of inebriation – even when by themselves
• Drinking continuously after others have stopped
• Drinking early in the day, oftentimes before heading off to work
• Personal hygiene habits are not maintained and dress becomes sloppy

In case there is a family member or loved one that you are concerned about, pay close attention to these red flags and urge the person to admit that they may need help.

Remember also that it is your personal responsibility to love and support the addicted person even long after they have completed treatment and recovery proceedings.  It is oftentimes recommended that one should seek out an alcohol addiction counselor such as the ones employed in our California Alcohol Rehab facility to find the best course of action, even if the individual you are concerned with has yet to admit that there is a problem or is willing to search for help themselves.

No two individuals are identical nor are the consequences or effects of the addiction.  It is imperative to remember that each addiction scenario is as varied as the individual’s personality, so different external circumstances aggravate each addicted person in a different way.  Therefore, a trained professional (i.e. certified or licensed physician or psychologist) is your best option for receiving the best guidance in the matter.  It is usually a judgment call on one’s behalf to ascertain whether or not the addicted person should be confronted about their problem and admitted into a California Alcohol Rehab, so exercise extreme caution before doing so.