Signs & Symptoms Of Alcoholism

Do you ever ask yourself about your drinking problem? If you can see through the cloud of addiction that blurs reality, you can perhaps notice how alcohol is affecting your life. Alcoholism in California is a major problem. According to the Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, 2.3 million Californian’s per year admitted to abusing alcohol between the years 2009-2013. Unfortunately, the same research shows that only 8% of the 2.3 million received alcoholism treatment. This means 92% of 2.3 million Californian’s were not ready to receive the help they need.

Are you ready? Monarch Shores is available to anyone seeking alcoholism treatment in California. Call us today and learn how to tailor a customized treatment plan that meets your needs and budget.

Signs of Alcoholism: Do I Really Need Treatment?

Because alcohol is legal and socially acceptable, alcoholism can be harder to realize than drug addiction.

Many can drink socially and moderately, but when you drink regularly or binge-drink, then you are displaying signs of alcoholism. Binge drinking refers to large amounts of alcohol consumption, as opposed to drinking regularly. A binge drinker cannot stop once they start.

Here are other signs of alcoholism you can consider:

Have you tried to stop drinking as much, but cannot?
Has your drinking caused trouble with relationships?
Does much of your day revolve around drinking, hiding drinking, or recovering?
Does it take more amounts of alcohol to become drunk?
Are you spending more money on alcohol?
Do you keep drinking against your doctor’s orders?

Some signs of alcoholism can be physical as well. If you think that you or your loved one has developed an addiction to alcohol, then consider these physical signs of alcoholism:

A headache or anxiety when not drinking
Temporary blackouts
Swelling or redness of palms
Flushed skin
Intense cravings or blackouts
Slurred speech

Signs of alcoholism may vary from person to person. If you suspect that you or someone you care for has an alcohol addiction, then be aware of the general signs.

Symptoms of Alcoholism: Accepting Addiction

The progressive nature of alcohol addiction is the main symptom of alcoholism: maybe you started out drinking as a weekend warrior, and would drink heavily on weekends. You did not think you were an alcoholic because you have a stable job, pay your bills and never drank at work. After one weekend of heavy partying, you are hungover and decide to have a drink to take the edge off. 6 months later, you find yourself drinking before work more often, and come home to drink every night after work.

Addiction is a progressive disease, and will take until you have nothing left.

Symptoms of alcoholism include:

Missing work to recover or showing up drunk
Stealing to afford alcohol
Drinking and driving
Arguments and discontent from family members
Depression
Feelings of guilt or shame after drinking

At this stage of addiction, it is important to seek alcoholism treatment.

Symptoms or signs of alcoholism can be devastating if not addressed. Alcoholism is a progressive disease, meaning your addiction will become stronger and life will become worse, the more you drink.

If you seek alcohol treatment, you will be able to recover from your signs and symptoms of alcoholism and start a new life free of addiction.

Alcohol Withdrawal and Alcohol Detox

Why Can’t I Just Quit Drinking on My Own:

Did you know that withdrawal from alcohol is more dangerous than drug detox? It is commonly misconceived that drug detox is worse. It is important to start recovery from alcoholism in an inpatient rehab facility. The dangers of alcohol withdrawal can make an alcohol detox potentially fatal if not monitored and treated by medical professionals.

Not every alcohol detox is bad, and alcohol withdrawal varies depending on the strength of addiction. At Monarch Shores, we understand the importance of monitoring our patients throughout the entire alcohol detox process. Our staff is equipped to deal with the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and alcohol detox.

To understand the importance of being monitored during your alcohol withdrawal, consider these symptoms of alcohol withdrawal:

Sweats
Shakes
Anxiety
Vomiting
Insomnia
Disorientation
Hallucinations
Seizures
High blood pressure

Our staff at Monarch Shores will monitor and treat all symptoms during your alcohol detox process. Medical professionals will make sure you are safe and as comfortable as possible during the entire alcohol withdrawal process. These symptoms can be stressful to the body and mind.

Heavy drinkers who attempt to stop by themselves run the risk of death. Because of this danger, we recommend seeking treatment in a medically-supervised rehab center. Chances are, this could save your life! After completing alcohol detox, you will be able to continue with education and treatment.

The Benefits of Inpatient Alcoholism Treatment in California

Monarch Shores offers the best inpatient alcoholism treatment in California through our tailored programs. When you come to our facility to receive treatment, you will meet kind, experienced counselors ready to help. You will have the opportunity to learn why you drink so much and what you can do to prevent drinking in the future. Also, you will have the opportunity to meet others like you seeking alcoholism treatment in California, which can help with understanding and accepting addiction.

Once you are able to accept your addiction to alcohol and the damage addiction has caused, then you will be able to move forward with recovery.

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Benefits of Inpatient Alcoholism Treatment:

A chance to remain clean through the entire rehab process
Safe detoxification process and withdrawal from alcohol
Meet people like you
Learn how to live sober
Learn about support groups in your community
A chance to discuss personal issues with a counselor
Mental assessment and action plan
Aftercare plans to help you remain sober
A second chance at life

The Best Alcoholism Treatment in California

If you are ready to accept the alcohol addiction treatment you need, then we are ready to work with you. Monarch Shores is located in Southern California near the beautiful Pacific Coast. We offer tailored treatment programs that meet all of our patient’s unique needs. Our staff includes medical professionals and counselors who specialize in alcohol and drug specific addictions. We also understand the concept of dual diagnosis.

This is why we are staffed with professionals who can determine what else, if any other mental disorders you may be suffering from. Monarch Shores provides exceptional treatment, luxury amenities, and counseling that works. We know the particular problems unique to alcoholics in California, and can put an aftercare plan together to help with maintaining sobriety. If you are thinking about alcoholism treatment in California, then call us at Monarch Shores!

Not From California? We Can Still Help You!

Monarch Shores accepts patients from anywhere in the U.S. When you call us we will talk to you to understand your addiction and which treatment options you prefer. After verifying your insurance benefits, we can arrange a time for you to begin your alcohol addiction treatment. We even offer travel assistance for those seeking alcoholism treatment in California from other states.

Call us today and start a conversation about treating addiction and starting your next chapter of life.

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Sunshine Behavioral Health strives to help people who are facing substance use disorder, addiction, mental health disorders, or a combination of these conditions. It does this by providing compassionate care and evidence-based content that addresses health, treatment, and recovery.

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