Alcohol has been like an evil spirits drawing so many into taking it daily. It has lead to so many deaths, fights, accident etc.
Learn one of the method of curing it.
Counseling or “talk therapy,” behavioral treatments involve working with a health professional to identify and help change the behaviors that lead to alcohol use disorder (AUD). Behavioral treatments are offered by trained health professionals in a variety of settings, and may be provided in combination with prescribed medications.
Evidence-based behavioral treatments share certain features, which can include:
1.Developing the skills needed to stop or reduce drinking.
2.Bolstering the ability to manage emotions and stress.
3.Helping to build a strong social support system.
Working to set reachable goals.
4.Coping with or avoiding the triggers that might cause relapse.
Types of evidence-based behavioral treatment include the following:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can take place one-on-one with a therapist or in small groups. This form of therapy is focused on identifying the feelings and situations (called “cues”) that lead to heavy drinking, and managing stress that can lead to relapse.
The goal is to change the thought processes that lead to alcohol misuse and to develop the skills necessary to cope with everyday situations that might trigger problem drinking.
Health care providers can also offer their patients web-based cognitive-behavioral training that has been shown to reduce alcohol use beyond standard care.
Motivational enhancement therapy is conducted over a short period of time to build and strengthen motivation to change drinking behavior.
The therapy focuses on helping the patient identify the pros and cons of seeking treatment, form a plan for making changes in drinking behavior, build confidence, and develop the skills needed to stick to the plan.
Contingency management approaches
incorporate tangible rewards that are given to patients who achieve specific, measurable treatment goals. This approach is used to reinforce positive behaviors such as abstinence or regular attendance.
Behavioral couples and family counseling involve partners and other family members in the treatment process and can play an important role in repairing and improving family relationships. The approaches incorporate positive activities, communication skills training, and identifying relapse triggers.
Studies show that family support strengthened through family therapy increases the chances of maintaining abstinence (stopping drinking), compared with individual counseling alone.
Brief interventions are usually delivered in a few short, one-on-one counseling sessions.
The physician or counselor provides information about the individual’s drinking pattern and potential risks, and then works with him or her to set goals and provide ideas for helping to make a change.
12-Step Facilitation Therapy is an engagement strategy used in counseling sessions to increase a patient’s active involvement in 12-step-based mutual help groups (such as AA), in addition to professionally-led outpatient treatment.
The counselor works with the patient to encourage, review, and reinforce their participation in AA, in a structured process that may include reading assignments, journaling, and setting AA participation goals for the week.
Mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) combines CBT skill building approaches with mindfulness practices, which promote flexible rather than “autopilot” responses to physical and emotional triggers to drink.
Ultimately, choosing to get treatment may be more important than the specific approach used, as long as the approach incorporates empathy, motivational support, and a focus on changing drinking behavior, and avoids confrontation.
Source
Nih.gov
