Alcohol Abuse Treatment - Alcohol Rehab Directory

In Ohio, alcohol abuse differs from alcoholism in that it does not include an extremely strong craving for alcohol, loss of control over drinking, or physical dependence. Alcohol abuse in Ohio is defined as a pattern of drinking that results in one or more of the following situations within a 12-month period:

• Failure to fulfill major work, school, or home responsibilities.
• Drinking in situations that are physically dangerous, such as while driving a car or operating machinery.
• Having recurring alcohol-related legal problems, such as being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or for physically hurting someone while drunk.
• Continued drinking despite having ongoing relationship problems that are caused or worsened by the drinking.

How can you tell whether you may have an alcohol abuse problem? Answering the following four questions can help you find out:

• Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking?
• Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
• Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?
• Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning (as an "eye opener") to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?

One "yes" answer suggests a possible alcohol abuse problem. If you answered "yes" to more than one question, it is highly likely that an alcohol abuse problem exists. In either case, it is important that you contact us by phone or online right away to discuss your answers to these questions. We can help you determine whether you have a drinking problem and, if so, recommend the best course of action. Even if you answered "no" to all of the above questions, if you are encounter drinking-related problems with your job, relationships, health, or the law, you should seek professional alcohol abuse treatment. The effects of alcohol abuse can be extremely serious "even fatal" both to you and to others.

If your alcohol abuse is a concern, if it's causing problems in your life, please contact our trained Ohio alcohol rehab professionals. Share your concerns and let us evaluate you. We will ask you a series of questions about your drinking habits and the situations that trigger your drinking. Be as honest as you can. If you feel embarrassed, remember that you're not the first person we have evaluated for a drinking problem. There have probably been dozens of others!

The decision to go to Ohio alcohol abuse treatment is not an easy one. Despite the best efforts of scientists and health care professionals, there are still a lot of misconceptions about alcohol abuse and alcoholism. But don't let those misconceptions stop you from getting the alcohol abuse treatment you need. We have an excellent support system available. Our alcohol abuse treatment program is staffed and attended by people who know that alcoholism is NOT a disease, and alcohol abuse is a serious problem. We will not judge you, and many of us have had the same struggles and fears as you. Our alcohol rehab program is filled with people who have been, and are, successful at fighting their addictions. They can be a great encouragement.

Once entered into an Ohio alcohol rehab you will go through alcohol detox. Alcohol detox helps the individual through alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms of withdrawal during alcohol detox include: psychological symptoms such as "the shakes", nervousness, general irritability, mood swings, depression and nightmares as well as physical symptoms such as sweating, vomiting nausea and loss of appetite.

One of the biggest hurdles recovering alcoholics face is withdrawal. The length, type and severity of alcohol detox withdrawal symptoms from giving up alcohol consumption can run the gamut from mild to intense -- it all depends on the make-up of the individual and how long/how much they have been drinking. Many individuals are advised to contact a doctor or recovery professional before they give up alcohol "cold turkey" so that they may be educated about withdrawal and the symptoms associated with it.

How a person feels as they go through alcohol detox depends upon the individual. Some individuals experience intense versions of the symptoms above, while other make it through with little or no problem. It is really a matter of the physiological make up of the individual and how long they have been drinking alcohol excessively.