Alcohol Addiction Information
Alcohol addiction typically takes months or even years to develop and is considered the moderate to severe end of alcohol use disorder (AUD). Alcohol has a powerful effect on the brain and is often used for its ability to induce confidence, relaxation and lessen feelings of anxiety. Consequently, alcohol addiction can result from regular drinking to cope with stress or social drinking for pleasure.
Over time, alcohol addiction information has been enhanced by research. Numerous studies using MRI scans have shown alcohol consumption can lead to changes in brain structure, believed to be the cause of physical and psychological alcohol dependence. This is typically categorised as alcohol addiction. At this stage, it becomes extremely difficult to control alcohol consumption. Alcohol leads to changes in the brain, which is part of the reason many people relapse following rehab for alcohol.
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At Step by Step Recovery, we understand that alcohol addiction is a serious and complex disease and provide addiction treatment with a medically supervised detox and a range of psychological and behavioural therapy. Our residential and private rehab centres offer complete addiction treatment, relapse prevention and aftercare.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please contact us today for expert, free, confidential advice.
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