One of the most common misconceptions in society today with individuals who have never suffered from alcohol addiction and gone through Alcohol Detoxification is that this stage of the treatment and recovery can be so unpleasant that it is assumed that the afflicted person would be deterred from ever relapsing again in the future.  This is completely false since alcohol addiction is viewed as an allergy to one’s body and an obsession of their minds.

When you look at the more traditional Alcohol Detoxification programs out there, it is easy to see why they have such a high failure rate with their clients.  They use conventional methods such as the 12-Step Program and some educational tools in the hopes that the individual will be successfully treated and recover.  The biggest problem with the conventional programs is that they don’t treat the emotional and mental facets of the person as well as the physical.

In order to understand why alcohol addiction occurs with certain individuals and not others, you have to understand the psychology behind the addiction.  Our Alcohol Detoxification facility knows that the roots of alcoholism (and drug addiction) stem from depression in some circumstances.  In the world today, there are over 10 million individuals that succumb to depression annually, and it is twice as prevalent among women compared to men.

If you suspect that a family member, fellow employee, close friend, or loved one is in trouble keep an eye on them and see if they follow any or a combination of the following behavior patterns:

• Smelling of alcohol regardless of what time of the day it is
• Proper hygiene habits are lacking and the individual dresses in sloppily
• Insomnia, restlessness, or other sleep disorders
• Forgetting to  follow through with important appointments or shirking other personal obligations
• Excessive (sometimes predictable) absenteeism and/or tardiness at their place of employment
• Erratic or extreme behavior and mood swings
• Drinking long after an event or gathering is over and others have stopped
• Drinking to the point where the individual blacks out, out especially when they are alone
• Drinking early in the day or creating the opportunity to drink
• Drinking prior to any social event, whether they are getting a head start on the event or easing some of the social discomfort associated with the event
• Behavior that indicates apathy, depression, or hopelessness
• Making excuses to justify any of the above behavioral patterns

If they do exhibit any of the above behaviors, it is that individual’s way of crying out for help.  Do not hesitate to call us to answer your questions about Alcohol Detoxification.  Our caring and considerate staff is available to advise you and help you in any way we can.