Inspire Change Wellness What You Need To Know About Alcohol Addiction Prog | Page 8

3 Effective Programs for Getting Rid of Alcohol Addiction • • • In-Patient Treatment • This program is generally prescribed in the immediate aftermath of dropping alcohol. At this time, patients are generally suffering from violent shaking, jitters, hallucinations, confusion and convulsions. Counselling Sessions • Once the physical effects of dropping alcohol use disappear, the only thing that is left is control over the patient’s cravings for drinking. These cravings can be controlled through therapy. The treating doctor may take individual counselling sessions with the patient or he may prescribe group therapy to him. Letting Go of Your Old Habits • Doctors also prescribe behavioural changes for coping with alcoholism. After patients leave treatment, doctors caution them from re-visiting the bars that they used to.