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10 Signs Inpatient Alcohol Rehab is Right for You
Inpatient treatment provides the support you need to overcome alcohol addiction.
Alcoholism is a progressive disease that affects the lives of millions of people around the world causing pain, disruption and grief to those in its path. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, treatment is often needed to help people get through withdrawal and on the road to sobriety. Inpatient alcohol rehab, although not usually the first choice in treatment, is often the most effective means of treatment for those who have fallen victim to the perils of alcohol addiction. Recognizing the signs that inpatient alcohol rehab is the right choice for you can save you time and the headaches of attempting other forms of treatment that are not as effective.
The following signs are clues that inpatient alcohol rehab may be the most effective solution to your drinking problem:
- You have made promises to your loved ones that you will quit drinking or scale your drinking back, or you’ve made similar promises to yourself and despite making these promises, you continue to drink uncontrollably.
- You drink with family members or friends despite problems that the drinking causes in your life and in your relationships. Inpatient alcohol rehab is ideal in these situations because it removes you from the situation.
- You have tried to quit but despite your good intentions you still drink. Inpatient alcohol rehab will eliminate temptation by keeping you in a place where alcohol is not allowed and is not available.
- You suffer from other health conditions such as diabetes, depression or anxiety. Inpatient alcohol rehab will focus on treating your health & your alcoholism to provide you with a solid foundation for lifelong recovery.
- You also use other drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, or prescription drugs. Inpatient alcohol rehab centers generally provide treatment for dual diagnosis such as this.
- You’ve tried outpatient alcohol rehab, but you relapsed. Sometimes outpatient treatment simply isn’t enough to keep you away from alcohol and it ends in relapse. Inpatient alcohol rehab is right for you when outpatient treatment has failed.
- You don’t have a strong support network at home through friends and family. As support is the foundation of recovery, inpatient alcohol rehab may be best if you cannot gain adequate support from others around you outside of treatment.
- You have been in legal trouble as a result of your alcoholism. Inpatient alcohol rehab can sometimes save you from spending time in jail as a result of your actions or behaviors while under the influence of alcohol. Talk with an attorney about inpatient rehab as an alternative to a jail sentence.
- You have strong withdrawal symptoms such as vomiting, seizures or convulsions when you quit drinking. Inpatient alcohol rehab, primarily inpatient detox, can provide you with medical care and attention that ensures your safety during alcohol withdrawal.
- Alcohol cravings are simply too much for you to say “no” to. If you’ve lost control over your drinking, inpatient alcohol rehab is a place where you can learn how to take back control and overcome cravings to drink.
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