Signs It’s Time for Outpatient Alcohol Treatment

Dec 7, 2018 | Help Someone Else Quit, I'm Ready to Quit, Resources for Professionals | 0 comments

Woman pondering medical outpatient alcohol treatment

If you suspect you need professional help for alcoholism, you aren’t alone. Every year, millions of Americans struggle with alcohol use disorder (AUD), but many will never get the help they need. This is unfortunate, because there is a biological reason for their dependence that can be addressed with proper intervention. At Go Sober, we offer an outpatient alcohol treatment program in Denver that uses the latest research in neurochemistry to medically address AUD, allowing you to go sober forever.

You Have Health Problems Caused By Alcohol

Long-term alcohol consumption can have extremely negative impacts on your health. People with AUD often struggle with stomach issues, heart problems, and brain damage, and are at greater risk for a variety of health conditions, including cancer, pancreatitis, and cirrhosis. If your doctor has diagnosed you with health problems that stem from alcohol use, it’s a clear sign that it’s time for professional help.

You Just Can’t Stop Drinking

You have tried stopping before, but you always seem to end up drinking again. This may cause you guilt, embarrassment, or low self-worth, driving you to drink even more. You may be sick of waking up hungover, not remembering what happened the night before, and having to apologize to your loved ones about behavior that feels out of your control. Yet you still can’t stop drinking. This indicates that you have alcohol use disorder, and you need professional treatment.

Your Loved Ones Have Expressed Concern

If your friends and family are concerned about your alcohol consumption, it’s important to take their perspective into consideration. From the outside, it’s easier for them to see how alcohol has impacted your life. Remember that these are people who really care about you and want to see you healthy and happy. If they are worried that your alcohol use is detrimental, it’s an indication that you might need alcohol treatment.

You Go Through Withdrawal When You Stop Drinking

Most people with alcohol problems have tried to quit at one point or another. If you have alcohol use disorder, within hours of your “last drink,” you begin to feel withdrawal symptoms. This can mean shakiness, headaches, nausea, insomnia, irritability, and cramping. The only way you can feel “normal” again is to begin drinking again. Going through withdrawal when you stop drinking is a common indication that a treatment program may be a necessary intervention for you.

You Have Gotten Into Legal Trouble Due to Alcohol

When under the influence of alcohol, you may have made choices that caused legal problems for you. Whether you were arrested for drunk driving, public intoxication, or a violent crime, you may be on probation or parole due to decisions you made while intoxicated. If you are at risk for incarceration, going sober should be a priority for you.

You Have Lost Opportunities Due to Alcohol Use

Maybe it started out small — you skipped a class here, showed up late to work there. But soon, it created a pattern of behavior that your employer or school couldn’t ignore. Alternatively, maybe you feel like you’re on the chopping block due to your alcohol use, and are looking for a way to save your job. Regardless of the specifics, if your livelihood or education are threatened due to alcohol, it may be time for an outpatient alcohol treatment program.

You Have Caused Harm To Yourself or Others

Alcohol can aggravate symptoms of certain mental health disorders, such as depression. If you have suicidal thoughts or a desire to self-harm, alcohol may have lowered your inhibitions enough to cause serious harm to yourself. Alternatively, you may have harmed another person while under the influence of alcohol. If you have struggled with your mental health to the point of causing harm to yourself or others, alcohol treatment may be able to address your problems so you can break free from this cycle.

You Have Tried Other Alcohol Programs Without Success

Most people who come to Go Sober have been through at least one alcohol addiction treatment program without long-term results. From inpatient rehab facilities to 12-step programs to individual therapy, the people who come to Go Sober have been struggling to quit drinking for years despite a variety of interventions. Our outpatient treatment program is effective for so many people because they don’t have to drop everything in their lives to attend the program, yet at the same time, our medical interventions and comprehensive approach ensure you get the help you need to truly go sober forever.

If you’re ready to take your life back from alcohol, we would be happy to help. Contact our outpatient alcohol treatment center in Denver for a free consultation with an addiction specialist.

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