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Alcohol Rehab Centers in Swansea, IL

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The services available through Gateway Foundation’s Swansea alcohol rehab treatment center will help you on your path to recovery from alcohol addiction. Deciding to seek help is typically a difficult step to take, but the likelihood of successfully overcoming alcohol addiction increases when you do. Our compassionate, experienced staff at the Swansea, IL, rehab center for alcohol addiction can deliver evidence-based services that will help you begin recovery.

What is Alcohol Addiction?

In the U.S., the most commonly used addictive substance is alcohol. Every day, six people die of alcohol poisoning. While many people can drink alcohol in moderation without suffering harmful consequences, others find that a single drink can lead to a dangerous path.

Rather than how frequently a person drinks or the amount they consume, alcohol addiction is defined by the effects alcohol has on the person’s life. Someone who has issues with their family relationships, work life, emotions or finances due to their alcohol use may have a drinking problem.

A pattern of dangerous or unhealthy drinking habits is known as an alcohol use disorder and can range in severity. Alcohol use disorder can be mild, moderate or severe. In the long term, an alcohol use disorder may lead to the following effects on the body:

  • Stroke
  • High blood pressure
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Memory problems
  • Inflammation of the liver
  • Acute kidney failure
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Susceptibility to disease
  • Inflammation of the pancreas

Alcohol misuse has also been linked to cancers of the mouth, throat, colon, esophagus, breast, rectum and larynx.

Signs of Alcohol Addiction

Do you believe you may have an addiction to alcohol? The following are signs of alcohol addiction:

  • Having a strong urge to drink alcohol
  • Spending a lot of time looking for alcohol, drinking or recovering from drinking in excess
  • Difficulty controlling the amount of alcohol consumed
  • Wanting to decrease alcohol consumption but being unable to
  • Being unable to complete major assignments at work, home or school
  • Avoiding work, hobbies and social activities due to drinking
  • Drinking alcohol despite its negative social or physical consequences
  • Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you do not drink
  • Using alcohol while driving, swimming or during other dangerous situations

There are also numerous withdrawal symptoms that someone with an alcohol use disorder may experience if he or she suddenly stops drinking:

  • Sweating
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Hand tremors
  • Insomnia
  • Seizures
  • Irritability
  • Fatigue
  • Hallucinations
  • Anxiety and depression

Services and Treatments Available

At the rehab center for alcohol addiction in Swansea, Illinois, we offer the following treatments for alcohol use disorder:

  • Detox and withdrawal: Treatment may begin with detoxification, which is medically monitored withdrawal. You may need to take medication during this stage to reduce or prevent withdrawal symptoms.
  • Psychotherapy: Also known as talk therapy, psychotherapy can help treat co-occurring mental health illnesses.
  • Support groups: A support group can help you abstain from drinking and manage or prevent relapses, along with helping you make required lifestyle changes.
  • Medications: You may also take oral medications to reduce your urge to drink. Some medications may produce an adverse physical reaction when you drink or help you overcome cravings after you stop.
  • Psychological counseling: Counseling for individuals and groups can help you understand your drinking problem. Family therapy can also help your family members offer support during your recovery process.
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Contact Gateway Foundation for additional information about the Swansea, Illinois, alcohol rehab center and how to take the first steps toward recovery.

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