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Alcohol Abuse – Programs for Treatment
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Medicinal Treatment
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Many doctors prescribe medication for treating addiction to alcohol. While
medicine may keep alcohol from harming your body, it does little to keep your
mind sated which longs for one more drink.
Alcoholic Anonymous
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This program is generally open for all alcoholics. If your society is organizing
one and you feel the need to be a part of it then you had better not shy away. It
comprises of a group of alcoholics who come together willingly to share their
experiences as an addict.
Support Groups
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SMART Groups
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This group uses the SMART scale to ensure that the members of the group
completely abstain from consuming alcohol. Using the principles of being Specific
and Measurable in their actions, they motivate members to do good things. They
push them to set Achievable targets for themselves. They teach them how to be
Relevant and how their actions should be Time-based.