Clinically Reviewed on 18/12/2023 2:00 pm by Dr. Olalekan Otulana (Advanced Practitioner) All information on this page has been reviewed and verified by a certified addiction professional.
Alcoholism is a chronic brain disease that surrounds the consistent abuse of alcohol. Whilst alcohol is deemed safe for consumption and will not sit as addictive for the average person, for others it can be a life-changing substance.
Whilst the reality of alcoholism can be bleak, it’s also a treatable and manageable condition. Recovering alcoholics can lead a sober, healthy, long and fulfilling life. Yet to reach this point, treatments and therapies for alcoholism must be worked through.
Therapy is a must for someone who’s suffering from alcoholism.
As alcoholism is a relapsing condition, treatment and management are essential to recovering. Without medical and therapeutic intervention, alcohol associations, cravings, and habits will remain.
Therapies for alcoholism can be encountered through outpatient rehab. Funded by the NHS, treatment can be completed over a 3-6-month timeframe whilst visiting rehab, followed by self-help. Treatments and therapies can also be benefited from through inpatient alcohol rehab, offered here at Asana Lodge. Through a private rehab facility, a 4-week programme can be completed, offering a time-sensitive and considerate experience.
You’ll need to complete various therapies for alcoholism if you are:
The long-term focus will also be placed on therapy whilst recovering from alcoholism.
Through an inpatient rehab programme, therapy will be recommended on a per-client basis. Each step of the rehabilitation process will be personalised, to make sure that addiction treatment options are safe, effective, and sustainable
There are some core therapies for alcoholism, designed to alleviate common symptoms, triggers, and causes. Core therapies will be arranged, alongside some holistic therapy options here at Asana Lodge.
Medical detoxification is a vital step of the rehabilitation process, helping to safely promote alcohol withdrawal. Medical assistance will be available 24 hours a day whilst working through withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Detoxing is the first action-led treatment that helps our clients stop drinking and offers a clean slate ready for additional therapies.
To help reduce withdrawal symptoms, medications may be prescribed to suppress alcohol withdrawal and to regulate mental and emotional health.
Medications will not be prescribed to each client and will only be offered if absolutely necessary.
Therapies for alcoholism are significant whilst understanding and adapting behaviours. A range of behavioural and talking therapy sessions will be organised to regulate emotions, disassociate alcohol and strengthen personal coping.
As mental health issues are also common whilst suffering from alcoholism, therapies also focus on treating and restoring the mind. Dual diagnosis treatments are offered as a part of the recovery process, to reduce relapse risks and to improve overall wellbeing.
Talking therapies for alcoholism include:
Helping clients share their emotions and thoughts, psychotherapy is led by specialist therapists and is offered through one-to-one, group and family sessions. Challenges, cravings, and worries linked to alcohol consumption can be shared, whilst working through new coping strategies and management tools.
CBT is one of the most effective therapies for alcoholism, helping clients change their negative thoughts and habits into positive ones. It helps clients confront their fixations on alcohol, by offering the motivation and guidance to change their behaviours and outlooks.
DBT helps clients balance their thoughts and be mindful with their decisions. It motivates clients to make positive changes to their lifestyle, mindset, and relationship with alcohol. It is an evidence-based addiction treatment that concentrates on regulating emotions and decisions.
Motivational interviewing helps clients overcome any obstacles, issues with self-belief and denial. It assists clients by promoting the benefits of change, and how those benefits can surface by quitting alcohol. It encourages clients to resist influences and to continue towards sobriety.
Delivered through Alcoholics Anonymous, 12-step recovery plans provide clients with a structured set of intentions to follow. It is facilitated through group sessions and helps both addicts and their loved ones work through the motions of addiction recovery.
Yoga and meditation promote balance, mindfulness, and inner peace. Both are effective forms of therapy whilst making lifestyle changes. They can be followed on a post-rehab basis to keep on track and to feel grounded through the recovery process. They help with emotional regulation and self-awareness, also found to improve mental health.
Art therapy helps clients express their feelings and understand the emotional effects of their addiction. It is a tangible form of therapy, especially suitable for clients who struggle with talking therapies. It is a positive activity to experience, relaxing the body and mind and encouraging openness.
Holistic therapies for alcoholism are also offered here at Asana Lodge. We operate by bringing together industry-leading and scientifically accredited therapies, used to improve psychological health and physical recovery.
Alongside our core therapies, we offer:
Satori chair sessions will help to promote balance and relaxation. A sensory experience can be expected, whilst encountering vibration therapy. This helps to clear the mind, promote positive habits and associations, and change cognitive pathways.
Therapy sessions help clients be aware of their feelings, decisions, and actions. Mindfulness promotes accountability and autonomy whilst working through addiction recovery.
We believe in combining the most suitable therapies to offer an intensive and progressive form of addiction rehabilitation. Through an inpatient rehab setting, daily sessions will be arranged, helping to offer a holistic recovery experience.
Relapse prevention and aftercare are core treatments, helping to treat addiction for the long term. To remain in remission and alcohol-free, preventive measures must be implemented to combat alcohol exposure and triggers. Relapse prevention plans are developed to work through any vulnerabilities and to manoeuvre around high-risk situations.
Aftercare services are also offered as standard through alcohol rehab, focusing on 12-step programmes and support groups. Alcohol misuse must be managed for the future, which is supported through aftercare.
Initial therapy sessions can be completed in 4 weeks through residential rehab. By checking into rehab, living within its private and peaceful setting, and completing regular therapy sessions, recovery can progress very naturally.
The duration of therapy via outpatient rehab will be longer, as demand is high, and output is low. It can take 3-6-months to complete all core therapy sessions.
At Asana Lodge we promote safe treatment plans yet also make sure that they are efficient, motivating, and sustainable. Personal needs and responses will impact the contents of alcohol rehab, the urgency of therapy and how long one-to-one support is required.
If you are looking for therapy for alcoholism, at Asana Lodge we can help you access and experience the most beneficial forms. Delivering evidence-based therapy sessions, we can help you through the alcohol rehabilitation process, whilst also planning out your long-term treatment plan.
Recovering from alcoholism is for the long term. Opting for high-quality treatments and therapies for alcoholism will help to boost the stability and reliability of initial recovery.
Reach out for insight into our therapies for alcoholism, or for guidance on how to begin the admissions process into alcohol rehab.
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Initial use of alcohol will mostly reflect its positive attributes, followed by a possible hangover. Over the course of consumption, especially excessive exposure, those attributes can become negative, by increasing cravings, lowering wellbeing, and heightening health problems.
Whilst alcohol can induce feelings of relaxation and power, it is also a toxic substance that can damage vital organs and processes and induce many illnesses.
Inpatient rehab provides the chance to check into alcohol rehab and live within a facility throughout addiction treatment. It’s a 24/7 service, offering a safe and handheld recovery process.
Rehab treatment plans will be personalised, private and immediately available through inpatient rehab. Services are delivered through a private rehab facility, making sure that quality is high and that standards of care reflect those of the CQC.
A progressive recovery process can be committed to via inpatient rehab, recommended here at Asana Lodge.
You can complete a self-referral by reaching out and by showing your interest in rehab. We’re here to offer free and confidential advice, whilst also moving your referral forward.
An admission into private rehab can be completed very quickly, helping you begin your treatments and therapies for alcoholism.
Dr. Olalekan Otulana (Advanced Practitioner) - Clinical Reviewer - Last Reviewed: 18/12/2023 2:00 pm
Dr. Otulana is a highly skilled General Practitioner and Addiction Specialist. He possesses extensive expertise in the field of Substance Misuse Management and boasts a diverse background in evaluating, overseeing (including detox procedures), and overseeing the residential recovery of individuals grappling with various drug and substance addiction issues. His primary goal is to conduct thorough assessments of patients dealing with addiction issues and determine their medical detoxification and psychological treatment requirements. Dr. Otulana is well-versed in caring for patients who need dual drug and alcohol detoxification therapies.
In addition to his medical qualifications, Dr. Otulana is a proficient healthcare professional who holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from the prestigious Cambridge University Judge Business School.
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