Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol addiction is a very common problem that affects people from all walks of life. Some estimates say that up to 14 million Americans, or 7.4% of the population, meet the diagnostic criteria for alcohol abuse or alcoholism. When you consider that each alcoholic directly affects the lives of a few other people - spouses, parents, children, and employers - it's easy to see that millions more are affected. The course of alcoholism is progressive. It's a chronic condition that does not go away and can only be managed. But most importantly, alcohol addiction can be treated. The Right Step provides comprehensive treatment for alcoholism, and our compassionate staff is dedicated to helping you or your loved ones break the burden of addiction. We can help you cut your ties to alcohol and start a new, sober life.

About Alcoholism

Addiction to alcohol can be defined as a compulsive need for an intoxicating liquid either in the form of beer, wine, or hard liquor. Alcoholism is present when a person craves alcohol, often to the point where he or she cannot think of anything else at times, and can't limit or control his or her drinking. If that person gradually needs to drink greater amounts of alcohol to feel the effects, or experiences withdrawal symptoms like nausea or anxiety when alcohol consumption has decreased, they are most likely alcoholic. An alcoholic's desire to drink is so great that it suppresses their ability to stop drinking, and many of these people need assistance to stop. With support from their family and friends, many have been able to stop drinking and live a healthy life. The Right Step has many locations throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana, and offers many different programs designed to help people lose their addiction to alcohol or drugs. Whether you'd benefit from an intervention, detoxification, inpatient care or a combination of programs, we can help.

Problems from Alcohol Addiction

If not cared for, alcoholism can result in brain damage, heart disease, cancer, mental health problems, and liver disease, among other problems. The Right Step will offer a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan for you to help you break your addiction to alcohol. If you or someone you love needs help, contact us today.

 Source: http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh24-1/05-11.pdf