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An estimated 16 million people in the U.S. suffer from alcohol use disorder. Alcohol addiction can be safely and effectively treated at drug rehab centers that offer medical detox and a range of evidence-based therapies. How do you choose the best alcohol rehab center for yourself or a loved one who needs help recovering from alcohol addiction? Here’s a closer look at alcohol addiction treatment and qualities to look for when choosing a treatment center.

Alcohol Abuse Statistics

  • An estimated 15.1 million adults aged 18 and older in the U.S. had alcohol use disorder in 2015. This equates to roughly 6.2 percent of this population.
  • Alcohol use disorder affects 9.8 million men and 5.3 million women.
  • An estimated 623,000 teens between the ages of 12 and 17 had alcohol use disorder in 2015.
  • Less than 10 percent of people with alcohol use disorder do not receive professional drug rehab treatment.
  • An estimated 88,000 people in the U.S. die from alcohol-related causes every year. This makes alcohol the third leading preventable cause of death in the U.S.
  • Alcohol misuse cost the U.S. $249 billion in 2010.

Qualities of the Best Alcohol Treatment Centers

The best addiction treatment centers will tailor their therapies and treatment programs for each individual patient based on factors such as the amount of alcohol used and the length of time the person has been suffering from alcohol addiction. Addiction affects each person differently for different reasons, which is why treatments should always be individualized.

The best drug rehab centers will also use evidence-based therapies to treat alcohol use disorder — especially medical detox. Those who are dependent on alcohol face serious risks and complications when trying to withdraw from alcohol on their own without professional help. Delirium tremens is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal that can cause seizures, hallucinations, and chest pain and is life-threatening when left untreated.

Nutritional services are another important component of alcohol addiction treatment. Alcohol use is a major cause of nutritional deficiency in the U.S. and can damage the liver and pancreas. Look for drug treatment centers that offer nutritional services and sessions with a nutritionist and/or dietitian. These professionals will work with you one-on-one and teach you how certain foods can give you energy, improve your immunity, and facilitate your healing and recovery from alcohol addiction.

What Services Are Available at Alcohol Rehab?

Alcohol treatment at drug rehab should always begin with medical detox to help you recover from alcohol dependence. After you safely withdraw from alcohol with medical detox, you can begin therapy.

Alcohol rehab centers offer a full range of services and therapies designed to help you change and improve unhealthy thoughts and behaviors driving your addiction. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy are just some therapies used at drug rehab to help you recover from alcohol use disorder. Group therapy sessions and 12-step support group meetings are invaluable therapies that teach you skills geared toward helping you achieve long-term abstinence from alcohol.

The therapies used in alcohol rehab are available at every level of care, including inpatient residential care, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient. Inpatient and residential programs offer 24-hour medical supervision and support during the earliest days of your recovery and allow you to live at the treatment center for the duration of your program. Partial hospitalization programs are day-treatment programs that meet for six hours per day on five days per week. Intensive outpatient and outpatient programs allow more freedom and flexibility for those who have transitioned to a lower level of care and who are also managing work and family lives.

Begin the Addiction Treatment Process With Addiction Recovery Centers

At Addiction Recovery Centers, we understand how difficult it can be to recover from alcohol addiction and are devoted to helping you every step of the way, through each level of care. If you or a loved one is suffering from alcohol addiction and needs help, contact us at 855-910-5918 to learn more about our drug rehab programs and begin the treatment process today.