October 24th, 2014
What’s It All About?
Alcohol Rehab is a gradual process that has a main aim of helping alcoholics to quit drinking and live a normal life. For those who really want to quit a rehab center is the best place. In these centers there are mechanisms that have been put in place to help the patients to stop relying on alcohol. Many people think that an alcoholic cannot quit which is untrue but to have the best chance of quitting going to alcohol rehab in Olympia or any other area will be the first step to ensure that you quit for good.
Approach to Alcohol Rehab
There is no one way to treat alcoholic patients each person needs to be treated as an individual case and this is what makes them unique. The approaches used will vary widely and can include medicine, natural therapy or even a holistic approach.
The most common method is that of detoxification as this will work for almost anyone. This aims to help the body to get rid of the toxins and alcohol that may be in the system. All alcoholics should go through this to ensure that their bodies are free from harmful substances.
This type of treatment is then followed with counseling and trying to get the patients to admit to their problem. These are most helpful as they get the patient to think about their situation. Once the patient admits their problem the treatment can start.
The success of the Alcohol Rehab process is dependent on the willpower of the patient; if they do not really have the desire to quit the rehab may not work in the long run. Treatment centers will try and help every patient to quit for good.
Benefits of Alcohol Rehab Treatment
The main benefit of going to the rehab center is quitting alcohol and if you are able to come away without feeling the pressure then the treatment is a success. Another benefit is the stable environment that the rehab center provides and being in an environment where you are not judged and you will get the support you need is going to be good. This will make the patient stronger and give them more energy to fight the addiction. The counselors that are on hand also make a big difference to the recovery and because they are used to dealing with the subject of alcohol they possess all the experience required and it is this experience that has patients opening up to the counselors and truly getting to the bottom of their problems.
The majority of Alcohol Rehab centers have a zero tolerance to drugs, if anyone is found in possession of drugs they are asked to leave immediately. This is a must as most patients are very vulnerable when they first arrive at the center and do not need any form of temptation.
Dr. Richard Crabbe joined our team in 2019 as our psychiatrist and medical director. He attended the University of Ghana Medical School where he became a Medical Doctor in 1977. From 1978 through 1984, he was a medical officer in the Ghana Navy and provided a variety of services from general medicine to surgeries. He received his Certificate in General Psychology from the American Board of Psychology and Neurology in 2002.
