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Alcohol Addiction FAQ
Am I an Alcoholic?
Can you answer yes to one or more of the below?
- Is your life controlled by drinking?
- Do you spend a large amount of time drinking, obtaining or thinking about drinking?
- Has your drinking impacted your work?
- Has your drinking come between your family and friends?
- Do you often drink alone?
- Are you dishonest about the amount you drink?
- Do your family and friends worry about your drinking?
- Do you lie, cheat or steal due to your drinking?
- Do you have blackouts often?
- Have you tried stopping and believe you will, however, find you can’t stop drinking?
If you have responded yes to one or more of the above call the Haynes Clinic on 01462 851414 for free confidential advice.
What Causes Alcohol Addiction?
Regularly drinking alcohol causes chemical changes in the brain which ultimately mean increased feelings of pleasure when drinking. It is this initial feeling that drives people to consume alcohol. However, there is a point at which the feelings no longer become pleasurable and the need to drink is to stop the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
How much alcohol should I be drinking?
Some studies suggest none at all! The current guidelines accepted in the medical community state that the weekly intake of alcohol should be no more than 14 units. That is roughly the same amount as 6 large glasses or 6 pints of beer. If you drink more than this each week and you are worried that you may be alcohol dependant then please contact u
How Can I Stop Drinking?
Everyone is different and has different levels of dependency to alcohol. It certainly is not an easy journey. Our team at The Haynes Clinic have many years of combined experience in treating people with alcohol dependency with a variety of methods, supporting you every step of the way
How long does Alcohol Rehab take?
The answer to this question varies from person to person and it important to realise that your struggles with drinking may last even after a detox. A detox takes around 7–10 days but can be shorter or longer depending on the individual. A full treatment programme can take up to 28 day
Is your alcohol rehab clinic private and confidential?
Absolutely – your personal details will never be shared with anyone other than those directly involved in your treatment.
What is involved in alcohol addiction treatment?
You will be provided with a medically supervised detox as well as a variety of therapies, including group and one on one. Once your treatment is complete, we also provide an aftercare service to prevent any relapses.
How do I know whether I am addicted to alcohol?
There are a number of symptoms of alcohol addiction, many of which have been discussed above. If you are concerned, then please call us to discuss your issues.
How does alcohol rehab work?
By addressing both the physical and mental dependencies on alcohol (or any substance) we are able to help you control the addiction. This two-pronged approach helps nurture a long term sobriety.
Is alcohol rehab effective?
If approached with the right mindset and combined with high quality care and therapy, then alcohol rehabilitation is effective. We see countless positive stories from patients at our clinic.
