Alcohol abuse is the second most common form of substance abuse in the United States, following tobacco.
An estimated 10 percent of men and 5 percent of women have an alcohol use disorder, or AUD. An alcohol use disorder happens when a person’s drinking causes distress or harm to the person, but they are unable to stop.
Huntington Beach Recovery Center treats alcohol use disorders of all severities. We recognize that this can be a particularly hard drug to remove yourself from since it is legal and socially accepted. That is why we recommend residential inpatient treatment, as this removes you from your environment so that you can focus on recovery without distraction.
Signs and Symptoms of an Alcohol Use Disorder
An alcohol use disorder has a negative impact on all aspects of your life. Drinking will eventually take up a lot of your time, as you’ll spend the majority of your day thinking about alcohol, getting alcohol, consuming alcohol and recovering from its effects. This is why everything else suffers – your work, family and relationships.
Alcohol addiction can range from mild to severe. Please know that you do not have to wait until you hit your lowest point to access treatment. Detox and therapy are available whenever you feel you need the help. In fact, treating your alcohol use disorder early on leads to improved outcomes.
The signs of an alcohol use disorder are:
- Spending the majority of your day drinking
- Using alcohol often and consuming more than intended
- Unable to quit or cut down on your drinking
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking
- Experiencing intense alcohol cravings
- Distancing yourself from hobbies or activities
- Not being able to manage your home, work or school obligations
Effective Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorders
An alcohol use disorder is a significant problem in the United States. Fortunately, there are numerous treatment facilities to help people overcome this issue, and Huntington Beach Recovery Center is one of them.
What separates us from other alcohol treatment facilities is that we can treat severe addictions. We offer medically supervised detox, which is the first step in the healing process. Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal, so it’s important to have 24-hour monitoring. We will keep you as comfortable as possible by managing your withdrawal symptoms.
When detox is complete, you can transition to therapy immediately. You’ll get to work with the same treatment team and complete all of your work under one roof, which happens to be a luxury residential facility with all the latest amenities. This way, you can enjoy the comforts of home while getting the treatment you deserve.
The best time for alcohol use disorder treatment is now. Don’t delay in getting help. A better life awaits.
