How to Find an Outpatient Alcohol Treatment Program

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If drinking is a problem for you, you are not alone. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 1 in every 13 adults - or nearly 14 million Americans - abuse alcohol on a regular basis.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Consider an outpatient treatment program if you want help but don't need 24-hour supervised care.
Step2
Research the options to decide whether you need an all-day facility, a program that meets only in the evenings and on weekends, or a less intensive weekly group. Some programs incorporate a variety of these options.
Step3
Look into 12-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Rational Recovery for a support group to help you at any point in the recovery process.
Step4
Check in the yellow pages under "Alcoholism" to find contact information for these and other programs.
Step5
Ask you doctor or other health care provider to help you sort through the range of options to determine the best fit for you.
Step6
Find a program that meets in the evenings or on weekends and therefore won't cut into your work schedule if your job may be at risk.
Step7
Determine other special needs, such as for child care, and look for a program that can accommodate these.
Step8
Select a program that you feel comfortable with, so that you will continue to go. It helps when the others in the group have similar problems and backgrounds so that you can relate to them and not feel so alone.
Step9
Feel free to enroll in a treatment program on your own. You don't need a doctor's referral for this.

Tips & Warnings

  • Online chat rooms or forums related to alcoholism can connect you with other people who are struggling with similar issues and can provide moral support.
  • If one type of treatment doesn't work for you, keep trying other programs until you have success.

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on 5/13/2008 Hi there may we enjoy reading this site.
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This is a comprehensive addiction portal focusing on topics of alcohol and drug abuse. http://www.alcoholaddiction.org

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on 5/13/2008 Hi there may we enjoy reading this site.
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This is a comprehensive addiction portal focusing on topics of alcohol and drug abuse. http://www.alcoholaddiction.org

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on 5/13/2008 Hi there the thing is that for you to do not undergo rehabilitation. Do what is right! Thats the first Hand Idea of mine.
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on 5/13/2008 Well really if thats the first hand know what is right and do it!
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This is a comprehensive addiction portal focusing on topics of alcohol and drug abuse. http://www.alcoholaddiction.org

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on 5/13/2008 Well we should really increase discover better studies of this kind of program.But as long as it works fast it to the patient then let it be.
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This is a comprehensive addiction portal focusing on topics of alcohol and drug abuse. http://www.alcoholaddiction.org

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