Canadian Addiction Rehab A To Z On Alcohol Counseling | Page 10

4 SURPRISING FACTS
REGARDING ALCOHOL
COUNSELLING
1. Alcohol takes the place of a person in an addict’s life
• The chemical changes which alcohol induces in the brain, which are
somewhat similar to the changes one experiences during euphoric
moments with friends. The person doing the counselling should take
into account that their approach should the same as if they were asking
the addict to let go of a damaging friendship.
2. Alcohol counselling has more chances of failing than drug-
addiction counselling
• Since alcohol is more readily available, as compared to the mainstream
drugs, and even medicinal opiates, the addict has greater chances of
relapsing quickly. All they have to do is visit the supermarket to have the
cravings set in once again.