Since the time I was a young adult I have engaged in the many stages of alcohol consumption. Beginning with experimentation, progressing through the social and into the trouble stage. Until finally becoming a full blown alcoholic. Upon entering and subsequently completing a rehabilitation program I was taught and learned three major components that are essential to effectively controlling alcoholism: diagnosis, treatment and maintenance.
1. CONCRETE EXPERIENCE.
As with many young adults I experimented with alcohol at a rather early age. And although I have since learned that the problems of alcoholism probably began then, I was unaware of any such problems that my drinking was causing until well into my adult life.
It was not until I had several brief dealings with the local police that it did in fact occur to me that I may have a drinking problem. However I still managed to avoid the entire issue for a number of years before finally deciding that I needed to start doing something about it. .
I began with a simple form of diagnosis that involved me monitoring my drinking patterns. Was I drinking more often? Was I drinking alone? Could I stop drinking any time I wanted to? I also began to take note of some apparent problems that were associated with my drinking. I was frequently plagued with money problems. I often made irrational decisions and rash judgments. I began to loose the battle of consistency at work, and eventually lost my job. I eventually concluded that I did in fact have a drinking problem and that I was probably an alcoholic. I was also ready to do something about it. I was ready to fight it.
The next logical step was for me to seek help for my problem. The treatment for alcoholism is at best a difficult process. First came the detoxification, which took care of the initial medical issue. Then came a rehabilitation center, where I learned about the tools that were available for treatment.
Alcoholism When you hear the word drugs what do you think of? ... If a chemically dependent individual is in denial about their alcoholism, they cannot start the recovery process. An alcoholic cannot begin the recovery process until they realize they have a problem Though the disease can't be cured, it can be kept in remission. ... Recovery is also more complex than simply not using the drug. ... Recovery from alcoholism is a life-long process....
Alcoholism When you hear the word drugs what do you think of? ... If a chemically dependent individual is in denial about their alcoholism, they cannot start the recovery process. An alcoholic cannot begin the recovery process until they realize they have a problem Though the disease can't be cured, it can be kept in remission. ... Recovery is also more complex than simply not using the drug. ... Recovery from alcoholism is a life-long process....
Outline: Alcoholism Thesis: Alcoholism is a disease that is not only harmful to the alcoholic but can be harmful to the family of the alcoholic. ... Recovery for the alcoholic. ... Alcoholism Alcoholism is a disease that is no only harmful to the alcoholic but can be harmful to the family of the alcoholic. ... It will be a long recovery to rid of the alcohol. ... The Alcoholic Family In Recovery. ...
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When it comes down to my partner, there is not much I can do about her alcoholism, but to give her advise and support, in her attempt to getting sober. ... As the book states, counseling is a good start towards recovery. ... I think I just expected too much from my recovery. ... As the book states, as a rule, whenever alcoholism and do-dependency are active in a relationship or a family, most people find it difficult, if not impossible, to be honest. ... This books gives good advise on relationships in recovery. ...
This recovery program became known as Alcoholics Anonymous. ... There are countries dealing with alcoholism all over the world. ... Russia seems to have a more serious problem with alcoholism. ... Society as a whole has looked down upon alcoholism. ... Alcoholism is not the same in all people. ...
Alcoholism or alcohol dependence is a chronic disease marked by a craving for alcohol. ... Alcoholism is a primary disease and is not linked to another condition. ... Field studies have found demographic categories to play an important role in alcoholism. ... Group differences in alcoholism are not readily explained in disease or biological terms. Such findings provide a powerful argument against a genetic basis for alcoholism (Mendelson & Mello, 1999). ...
This is because alcoholism has been classified as a disease by the American Medical Society as well as by the National Council of Alcoholism because of the four factors such as it has symptoms and signs, it is diagnosable, it is progressive, and it can be treated (Facts about alcohol and Alcoholism 8). ... A person admitting that they have an alcohol problem is the first step toward a possible recovery. Alcoholism is a treatable illness and is treated best the earlier it is detected. ... There is no actual cure foe alcoholism. ... My personal interview was with my uncle Jim who is n...
