Alcohol and drug addiction treatment
Treatment of alcoholism and chemical dependencies
Today, alcohol and drug addiction is a very common phenomenon among both young and mature people. According to specialists of the world's leading addiction organizations, alcoholism and drug addiction should be considered a chronic brain disease. However, properly selected correctional therapy makes it possible to get rid of this problem. It is important not to lose time and act!
What is the reason for the development of addictions?
There is no unambiguous answer to this question. Perhaps the root of these disorders lies in the environment, fashion, stress, etc. Experts attribute a big role in the development of alcoholism and drug addiction to genetics. According to research, about 50-60% of addiction cases have a so-called family history: one of the relatives suffered from alcoholism or drug addiction.
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The fact of the disorder is there and something must be done about it. As a rule, relatives start searching for a specialized medical institution or a private practitioner. Unfortunately, the actual state of psychiatric services in the CIS countries does not always meet the expectations of people seeking help: both living conditions and treatment methods need improvement. Foreign clinics can become a possible alternative to domestic psychiatric centers. Everything in combination: modern and comfortable living conditions, progressive specialists and new methods, remoteness from home and familiar surroundings - this is a real chance to recover or improve the mental health of your loved ones.
How is treatment carried out?
The therapy program for alcoholism and drug addiction is very variable and is determined by the type of addiction, the length of alcohol or drug use, the personal characteristics of the person, etc.
Of the variety of methods and techniques should be emphasized:
- drug therapy, using “substitutes” for drugs, sedatives, etc.
- motivational and correctional psychotherapy
- various new exclusive methods of treatment, such as EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), cognitive-behavioral therapy, etc.
At times therapy takes a considerable amount of time. Involvement of the patient's family members is mandatory in order to support them and to inform them about the possible course of the disease and how to get out of it.
For relatives
Specialists pay attention! The presence of a person with various types of mental disorders, alcoholism or chemical dependencies in the family is always stressful for the close environment. In order to avoid nervous breakdowns, depressions and simply to understand what to expect in the future and how to react to the circumstances, relatives should consult a psychologist or psychotherapist. In specialized psychiatric clinics abroad, a certain amount of time is allocated to work with relatives of patients. Seminars, group therapy, etc. are held. This is the only way to help a relative while maintaining healthy family relationships.
