Springfield, IL, Treatment for Alchohol Addiction

What Is Alcohol Addiction?

Alcohol addiction, also called alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a medical condition. Binge drinking behaviors or drinking to cope with emotional pain can lead to problematic drinking habits that cause physical and mental dependence on alcohol. Alcohol addiction changes your brain’s chemistry, making you increasingly crave the substance.

If you’re not sure whether you have an alcohol addiction, ask yourself the following questions:

• Do you often drink for longer than intended?
• Have you tried to cut down or stop drinking only to fail?
• Do you spend a lot of time drinking?
• Do you often struggle with hangovers or blackouts?
• Do you often have a strong urge to drink?
• Has drinking negatively impacted your job, school, family or relationships?
• Has drinking increased your risk of getting hurt?
• Do you have to drink more to get the desired effect?
• Do you struggle with withdrawal symptoms when not drinking, such as shakiness, irritability, sweating or anxiety?

Alcohol Addiction Treatment Services in Springfield, IL

If you answered yes to two or more of the above questions, your alcohol consumption might already be a cause for concern. Professional treatment is one of the most effective ways to break alcohol addiction’s hold over your life. At Gateway Foundation in Springfield, IL, we create your personalized treatment plan by combining our alcohol addiction services with other programs and therapies customized to your unique needs. This approach could include:

• Medication-assisted treatment
• Co-occurring disorder treatment
• Motivational interviewing
• Behavioral therapy
• 12-step facilitation