Alcohol Addiction
EXCESSIVE DRINKING OFTEN GOES HAND IN HAND WITH OTHER HARMFUL BEHAVIORS
Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol addiction, or alcoholism, is defined as the obsessive and unmanageable use of alcohol, regardless of its negative impact on a drinker’s fitness, profession, and relationships. Individuals suffering from alcohol addiction will frequently drink to excess, leaving their bodies dependent on the substance and their lives in pieces.
What is Alcohol Addiction?
Alcohol addiction can cause individuals to drink to the point of experiencing complete memory loss and can increase the likelihood of high-risk behaviors, such as drinking, reckless driving, and acting out sexually. Long-term alcohol addiction can destroy emotions, relationships, and lives.
Recovery from Alcohol Addiction
Alcoholics often continue their addiction in order to maintain a state of false normality and to avoid the effects of withdrawal and pain in their lives.
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal may include:
- Headaches
- High blood pressure
- Difficulty sleeping/focusing
- Tremors
- Anxiety
- Sweating
- Nausea and vomiting
- Hallucinations
- Seizures
Effects of Alcohol Addiction
Long-term alcohol addiction destroys emotions, relationships, and entire lives. Most individuals addicted to alcohol suffer from emotional trauma marked by:
- Anxiety
- Hopelessness
- Alcohol-induced psychosis
- Panic disorders
- Depression
Alcohol Addiction Treatment for Women
Willow House’s women-only atmosphere allows patients to work through the shame and pain that drives their alcohol addiction. In a safe and nurturing community composed of their peers, women are guided on their journey of recovery by examining the underlying causes of addiction and co-occurring disorders. The goal is for these individuals to gain the courage to face difficult issues, including grief and loss; heal from emotional trauma; and become accountable for their own feelings, behaviors, and recovery.