Levels of Alcohol Use Disorder
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Risky drinking involves binge drinking or heavy drinking. Binge drinking is classified as drinking five or more drinks on a single occasion. Risky drinking can lead to alcohol abuse or dependence.
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Alcohol abuse is classified as continuing to drink regardless of social and health problems alcohol use may cause. Studies show that 90% of people who abuse alcohol are not yet dependent. Alcohol abuse has a high potential to lead to alcohol dependence.
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Alcohol dependence is a chronic condition characterized by experiencing withdrawal symptoms if you stop drinking. People with alcohol dependence often continue to drink to alleviate unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
Alcohol dependence relies on multiple factors. These risk factors can be environmental family-related, and behavioral. While these elements do not guarantee that use will lead to addiction, it is important to understand the signs of alcoholism, the risk factors, how they may lead to addiction and withdrawal symptoms.
There are several signs to look for if you believe you or a loved one has an alcohol use disorder.
- Excessive drinking
- Intense cravings
- Drinking in private or alone
- Ignoring responsibilities to drink
- Drinking first thing in the morning
- Binge drinking
Higher Levels Of Alcohol Abuse Are Associated With A Greater Risk Of Negative Health Effects, Including:
- Injury
- Alcohol poisoning
- Violence
- Liver cirrhosis
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Memory loss
- Anxiety or depression
- Stroke or Death
- Tremors
- Sweating
- High pulse rate
- Nausea or vomiting
- Insomnia
- Anxiety or depression
- Seizures
- Heart attack or stroke
- Hallucinations or grand mal seizures
Find Treatment For Alcohol Use Disorder
Withdrawing from alcohol alone can be scary and even dangerous. It is advised that you withdraw from alcohol under medical supervision and with medical detox. Fusion Recovery alcohol treatment centers offer medical detox to help alleviate these symptoms. Once you have been stabilized through detox, you can begin our treatment program and start your recovery.
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Screening
When you arrive at Fusion Recovery, you will receive a full screening from our clinical team. This evaluation includes a full physical exam and questions about your history with addiction, family history, past treatment history, and current symptoms. This step helps us develop the proper treatment plan for you. At our center, we offer both outpatient andinpatient alcohol rehab, depending on your circumstances.
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Treatment
Our alcohol treatment program (whether inpatient or outpatient) involves medical detox and sometimes medication-assisted treatment. During detox, you may be given naltrexone to help suppress cravings. Once you completely detox from alcohol, your treatment and recovery can begin.
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Recovery
To maintain sobriety, it is important to receive continuous treatment and stay focused and dedicated to therapy. Our outpatient setting provides flexible options for treatment. Your sustained recovery is important to us, so we will make sure that your treatment plan works for you.
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