Alcohol abuse is one of the biggest issues facing humanity today. This disease affects people of different ages and social backgrounds. Women are also susceptible to alcohol abuse, though men consume much more alcohol. Globally, the harmful use of alcohol causes 3 million deaths annually, according to the report released by the World Health Organization. More than 95,000 people in the USA die from alcohol misuse every year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention inform. In England, there were an estimated 602,391 alcohol-dependent individuals in 2018/19. Excessive alcohol use is a major public health problem in Ireland too, as more than 1.3 million people are considered to be harmful drinkers there. And beyond that, the WHO predicts an increase in global alcohol per capita consumption in the next 10 years, particularly in the South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions and the Region of the Americas.

Unhealthy alcohol use causes alcoholism that is also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD). AUD is an addiction to drinking alcohol. This is a serious chronic disease leading to severe physical and mental health disorders. Generally, alcohol misuse contributes to more than 200 different types of diseases and injury. Excessive users of alcohol can suffer from such serious health problems as liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, osteoporosis, some cancers and other diseases.

It is known that alcohol destroys health and shortens our lives. The harmful implications of alcohol affect all systems of the human body. In addition, it completely destroys a person's entire life. Destroying himself as a person, an alcoholic destroys the world around him, causing pain and suffering to his family and friends. Therefore, it is important to seek professional help. Addiction specialists will make a set of actions in order to provide effective alcohol addiction treatment. A successful comprehensive addiction care involves a few steps aiming at overcoming alcohol dependence and achieving full recovery.

Before starting treatment, a patient must undergo a thorough examination. Then medical professionals determine how to treat a person addicted to alcohol and, as a result, develop an individual treatment program. So, diagnostics helps evaluate a patient's state of health and find a solution to this patient's problem. Addiction specialists ask all patients about their drinking habits, conduct a physical exam and, of course, perform some laboratory tests (blood, urine and other lab tests). All actions are necessary to ensure a comprehensive approach to diagnosing the problem. They are carried out by qualified medical specialists who are highly experienced in the treatment of patients suffering from alcohol use disorder.

The next step is alcohol detox. This is the process of removing alcohol from the body. As a consequence, a patient normally suffers from hand tremors, nausea, depression, insomnia and irritability. And it's easy to relapse and start drinking again at this time. Thus, these unpleasant symptoms require special treatment, and addiction specialists develop medically-assisted detox programs in order to help a patient. Withdrawal symptoms can be completely removed and cravings for alcohol can be reduced with the help of medications. It is also necessary to remember that alcohol toxins have a detrimental effect on the liver, causing such a serious liver disease as cirrhosis. If an alcoholic does not undergo any treatment, addiction is further aggravated, affecting other parts of the body. And this can be fatal. That is why, it is important to restore the functioning of all organs and systems using the most advanced, most effective techniques and medications. It is naturally performed in a hospital where an alcoholic is under the round-the-clock supervision of medical and mental health professionals. The set of procedures, which are carried out by the specialists, allow to normalize metabolism, relieve anxiety, and improve the quality of sleep and mood. As a whole, inpatient detoxification takes 3 to 5 days.

Psychotherapy and counseling are definitely an integral part of addiction treatment program. Certainly, it is impossible to treat an addicted person without the use of medications, but anyway, it is not enough. While the restoration of the patient's physical health continues, a patient attends sessions of group and individual therapy. Without therapy, treatment, in fact, cannot be completed, because a sick person, who have not solved internal problems and understood the reasons for alcohol use, cannot build a further alcohol-free form of behavior. Addiction specialists help him to cope with the disease, but cannot do that instead of him. Therefore, an alcoholic should have an internal mindset to overcome alcohol dependence. The goal of this stage is to help the person return to normal life in society. But this returning is one of the most difficult moments, which is often accompanied by the temptations of the familiar environment, stress and the need to strive for new habits. The optimal solution at this time is the support of the family members and loved ones. Attending group sessions includes interacting with the community, learning how to control behavior in stressful situations, and helping out in times of need. The rehabilitation period is not limited in time and lasts as long as the patient needs. 

Every patient is unique and has individual needs. And it is needless to say, treatment plans for alcohol addiction are unique as patients. The main task of addiction specialists is to find the best solution to address the patient's own situation and problems. In this connection, medical specialists thoroughly investigate the ways of dealing with the problem, taking into consideration the type of addictive disorder, the length and severity of use, and, of course, its effects on the patients. The cost of alcohol addiction treatment in Kiev, Ukraine is also determined separately for each case. When someone you love is struggling with an alcohol use disorder, you should encourage an addicted person to seek professional help and treatment. If you want to book the treatments for drug and alcohol addiction or mental disorders, feel free to contact us. Our addiction treatment and rehab center in Kyiv, Ukraine will help you or your loved ones build a meaningful addiction-free life.