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A research-based project called Ensuring Solutions to Alcohol Problems, has identified 13 active ingredients of effective treatment for alcoholism. Many of the ingredients this organization has identified have been used for treating alcoholics for several years. However, many, including the use of prescribed medications with psychosocial therapies, are not widely found in clinical practice. According to Ensuring Solutions to Alcohol
Problems, some of the ingredients of effective alcohol treatment
include: early detection, comprehensive assessment with an
individualized treatment plan, medications, training in social skills,
specialized services for psychiatric, employment, medical or family
problems, continuing aftercare, support group participation, longer
duration of treatment, and strong patient motivation.
Executive Director
Eric Goplerud, PhD .states, “The philosophical orientation of many
programs and individuals who work in the treatment field has focused
more on participation in support groups to prevent relapse than the use
of prescription medications such as disulfiram,and naltrexone for this
purpose.
Dr. Goplerud feels
that people with alcoholism have long been denied medication to support
psychosocial therapy for behavioral changes, a combination of active
ingredients that has proven necessary for the treatment of other
chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
Reference: http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/pro/a/blesap030701.htm
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My Brother Reply to this Comment My brother is a substance abuser. Thus far nothing is helping him in staying clean not even himself. I think that the process is a everlasting battle and you will never be completely cured of substance abuse. The agencies today are offering abusers drugs to get off of drugs which i think is crazy. I think that all the money the US spends on war they should find housing for people like my brother so that when they are feeling blue they have a 24hr. place they can go to and talk to someone about that feeling whatever it may be that is going to make them go back out there. They should also give a psycological evaluation to see if there is a deeper reason why they cant quit. Thanks Lynda Carrion. help Reply to this Comment its so sad that i finally want to get some help stop drinking and i know i am an alcoholic but if you dont have insurance or alot of money you are out of luck. or put on a 6 month waiting list, but dont give up.. depression and alcohol Reply to this Comment I am 32 years old and a single mother who has been happy for a number of years. Alcohol was and still is a big factor in my life growing up as my mother and stepfather(who are both recovering)and has been married for 21 years. Growing up drinking was around the house all the time as my mother left my father(who is also drug and alcohol recoverd) at a very young age. My father was in and out of jail and my mother wanted to get me out of that environment as in her words "She was dying inside". That is when my mother and I moved in with my grandparents where my grandfather drank, my grandmother didn't; but my mother did. I was never physically abused;but over time my mother realize that she had to do something to save her life as well as be a mother for me and that is when she decided to check herself into a inpatient half-way house for alcohol abuse. I was 8 years old the same age as my daughter. I remember missing her so much but I realized that she had to do what was best for her and that is where my life comes into play. As my mother said" I feel like I am dying inside". I need help. I have had one DWI conviction and just received my 2nd just in the last month. Please give me some insight on what to do? where to go??? Reply to this Comment i am a 24yr old women who has just left a 7 yr abusive relationship. i chose to ease my pain by increasing my use of cocaine and alcohol. i have since had help through family to realize that i have a problem and i am trying to take steps towards getting back on track. i have admitted myself to an outpatient program but my family is insisting that i got to inpatient. i still want to be able to function and lead a halfway normal life through treatment. i feel like they think im only making a half assed attempt at recovery by chosing an outpatient program. Alcohol problems Reply to this Comment Alcohol became a larger part of my life than I ever intended. I went to Alcoholics Anonymous, and have been sober for 14 months. It works...maybe other ways do, too...but I KNOW that AA WORKS! Give it a try, and have a Merry Christmas! David Alcohol problems Reply to this Comment Yes, David, I believe you. BUT if the alcoholic doesn't make the committment, it doesn't. I am the mother of a 37 year-old alcoholic who has been drinking since High School. Part of me dies every day that he does not stop drinking. His constant lies and deception are overwhelming. How do I truly step back and let go emotionally,in my heart? Maybe one never really does but it is absolutely necessary if he is ever going to change. How do I cope with the possibility of his death from alcoholism? boyfriend Reply to this Comment my boyfriend is going into rehab because he is drinking excessively. I don't know how I am going to cope with his absence. I have no idea what the typical time stay is, and would also like to know if there are any groups/sites that help the families of alcoholics. thank you Alcoholism Reply to this Comment My daughter has been drinking for many years. She has told us so many lies that we don't know what to believe any more. We're scared for her and for our grandchild. She finally is beginning to consider going into rehab but the daily drinking is immobilizing her and she hasn't made the final committment. We're praying she will before something devastating happens. Alcoholism/Recovery Reply to this Comment I am a 28 yr. old mother of two. I have been sober for 18 months. I have had a long history of abuse as a child and adult. I attend a twelve step program DAILY. I too have lied and hurt my loved ones horribly in the past. Today I have a good relationship with my family and some of them go to Al-anon, a 12 step support group for those who have a loved one who is addicted to alcohol or drugs. And the Big Book af alcoholics anonymous is good book to read for any one. There are chapters in there for The family afterwards and To The Employer.... A.A. saved my life , but only when I was ready. boyfriend Reply to this Comment I hope your boyfriend made it through. I know this is kind of late as I just found this site. My husband was away in April for 15 days (of which the last 7 days was he idea to stay). Be supportive and be strong. I believe it was just as difficult for me living without him as it was for him getting better. Good Luck Unproffesional Reply to this Comment This place in Salem, Oregon is very unproffesional, i see a guy up on the top of this site with a suit etc.. looks more professional then anyone i say in the office down there. On the phone seemed professional, until i showed up, nothing but a bunch of drug addicts trying to run some recovery site, everyone with very poor english skills, and treated me like crap, even when i was the one coming in there, not the court sending me. Help after treatment Reply to this Comment Where does one go after being released from a treatment center? Is there a home enviornment for people or is AA the only place to find comfort? Are half-way houses a place to "ease" into society? help after treatment Reply to this Comment There are actually a wealth of grop homes/halfway houses for people in the same situation. It is extremely hard to jump right back into society after having been isolated from it for a lengthy period of time. AA is also soooo important to stick with, especially the times you don't feel like going. Best of luck! please intervene Reply to this Comment I am a real alcoholic. Arrests and humiliation are no strangers to me. My family is so lovable and supportive, but I must humble myself to constantly ask for help. If you have a problem with addiction, I hope you do not have the same problem I have with asking for help. Alcoholism Reply to this Comment LUKE if you check this site again I am your female clone. Except for the drugs. I chose to get off Zoloft, but I also drank over it. I was a train wreck, that was about 8 years ago and virtually nothing has changed even though I married and have a loving family. I hope you are pursuing treatment. I am searching for the same in Colorado. Also discreetly. | ||||||||
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By:Lynda Carrion Posted: Dec 02 2005 01:00:32 PM