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Alcohol and substance abuse can ruin the lives of not only yours but also your loved ones. So if you have an urge to take an addictive substance every single day or if your experience withdrawals when you refrain from taking drugs then it are a sign that it’s time to stop. In this article we will talk about ways that can help you fight your urges and overcome your addiction. But always remember these are options that can help with your recovery process. Approaching for professional help should always be the first step you take. Rehabilitation Centres In Kolkata and the Best Alcohol Rehabilitation centres In Kolkata are good options for a speedy recovery and a happy life. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: How to treat your addiction. (1)


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How to treat your addiction.
Alcohol and substance abuse can ruin the lives of
not only yours but also your loved ones. So if
you have an urge to take an addictive substance
every single day or if your experience
withdrawals when you refrain from taking drugs
then it are a sign that its time to stop. In
this article we will talk about ways that can
help you fight your urges and overcome your
addiction. But always remember these are options
that can help with your recovery process.
Approaching for professional help should always
be the first step you take. Rehabilitation
Centres In Kolkata and the Best Alcohol
Rehabilitation centres In Kolkata are good
options for a speedy recovery and a happy life.
  • 1. Go to Detox
  • This is a key step if your drinking problem is
    severe. Detox isnt a treatment by itself.
  • The goal is to stop drinking and give your body
    time to get the alcohol out of your system. That
    usually takes a few days to a week.
  • Most people go to a hospital or treatment centre
    because of withdrawal symptoms like
  • Shaking (tremors)
  • Seeing or feeling things that arent really there
    (hallucinations)
  • Seizures
  • Doctors and other experts can keep an eye on you
    and give you medicine to help with your
    symptoms.
  • You can go through detox in two main ways
  • 2. See a Counselor or Therapist
  • During or after your alcohol rehabilitation,
    seeing a therapist can help you learn new skills
    and strategies to help you stay sober for the
    long term. Psychologists, social workers, or
    alcohol counselors can teach you how to
  • Change the behaviors that make you want to drink
  • Deal with stress and other triggers
  • Build a strong support system
  • Set goals and reach them
  • 3. Medications
  • No medicine can cure alcohol use disorder, but
    some can help as you recover. They can make
    drinking less enjoyable so you dont want to do
    it as much
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse) will make you feel sick or
    throw up if you drink.
  • Acamprosate (Campral) can help with cravings.
  • Naltrexone (Revia) blocks the high you get from
    drinking.

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Drugs used for other conditions -- like smoking,
pain, or epilepsy -- also may help with alcohol
use disorder. Talk to your doctor to see if one
of those might be right for you.
  • 4. Find Support
  • Giving up and staying away from alcohol can take
    persistence and hard work. Healthy habits and
    strategies for getting through daily life can be
    important to your recovery. Steps you can take
    include
  • Surround yourself with family, friends, and
    others who support your goal. Be clear that
    youre no longer drinking
  • Take care of your body. Eat a health died, get
    plenty of sleep, stay active, and manage your
    stress
  • Engage in activities and hobbies that dont
    involve alcohol
  • 5. Join a Group
  • Group therapy or a support group can help during
    rehab and help you stay on track as life gets
    back to normal.Group therapy, led by a therapist,
    can give you the benefits of therapy along with
    the support of other members.Support groups
    arent led by therapists. Instead, these are
    groups of people who have alcohol use disorder.
    Examples include Alcoholics Anonymous, SMART
    Recovery, and other programs. Your peers can
    offer understanding and advice and help keep you
    accountable. Many people stay in groups for years.
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