Colorado Alcohol Addiction Helpline

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Colorado Alcohol Addiction Help

• Suffering From Drug Addiction?
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About Alcohol Addiction

• The goal of our helpline is to provide clear and
  helpful information about all aspects of
  alcoholism in order that you may make an informed
  choice regarding treatment. Alcohol abuse is a
  complex disease which affects the life of not
  only the person abusing alcohol but also the
  lives of their family members and friends which
  is why recovery is so important. Many alcoholics
  delay seeking treatment due to fear of the detox
  process. They understandably dread being without
  alcohol which they have depended upon for so
  long. However, there are medically supervised
  treatment methods which can ease the symptoms of
  withdrawal and make the process more comfortable.
  Once detox has been completed, treatment should
  immediately follow to ensure a successful
  outcome. Detox alone is not treatment it is the
  forerunner of treatment, after which clients can
  anticipate a healthier life with renewed
  relationships, free of the shackles of alcohol
  abuse. If you have questions or would like
  further information, please call Colorado Alcohol
  Addiction Help to speak with a member of our
  team. They will be happy to assist you.

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Alcohol Addiction

• The road to alcohol addiction usually begins
  gradually. Whether teen or adult, the first sip
  of the first drink produces a pleasurable
  experience as dopamine is released by the brain.
  Dopamine is the neurotransmitter responsible for
  pleasurable feelings which follow good food, sex
  and other pleasure causing activities. Due to the
  effect of dopamine, the brain urges the user to
  repeat the behavior to reproduce the pleasurable
  experience.
• Over time, as larger amounts of alcohol are
  ingested and with increasing frequency, the brain
  reaches a point where a reduced amount of
  dopamine is produced. In a frantic search for the
  dopamine effect, the drinker increases the amount
  of alcohol in an effort to achieve the same
  pleasurable feeling which occurred the first time
  and is thus able to build a tolerance to the
  alcohol even though they are drinking it in ever
  increasing amounts.
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Symptoms Of Alcohol Addiction

• Alcoholism can creep up on a person. Eventually
  though, people will notice strange behavior,
  slurred speech or other signs of alcohol
  addiction. When confronted about their addiction,
  many alcoholics will completely deny it and may
  become angry or blame other circumstances for
  their addiction. Family members are usually the
  first people to become aware that something is
  amiss. There are a number of warning signs to
  watch for and they include the following
• Inability to control amount consumed
• Blackouts or memory loss
• Prefers drinking to other activities
• Irritable when alcohol is unavailable
• Drinks alone or in secret
• Cannot control craving to drink
• Continually drinks larger amounts
• Continues to drink despite negative physical and
  emotional effects

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Consequences Of Alcohol Addiction

• As addiction continues, every aspect of life
  seems to be affected. Family relationships
  deteriorate it is extremely stressful living
  with an alcoholic, always worrying about their
  health and safety, wondering why they havent
  come home and waiting for the dreaded knock at
  the door or phone call with news of an accident.
  Friendships are neglected, unless the friends
  enable the addiction, and social engagements are
  off the calendar. Attendance at work is
  intermittent due to hangovers and unemployment
  becomes a real possibility. Sleep patterns become
  disturbed and appetite is usually lessened
  considerably causing more health problems. Even
  personal hygiene can go overboard a person may
  neglect to shave or shower and pretty soon they
  are looking unkempt. Some turn to crime to
  finance their addiction and there may be trouble
  with law enforcement.
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Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Colorado

• When a person is considering or has agreed to
  receive treatment for alcoholism, they are no
  doubt wondering what treatment options are
  available and which will work best for them.
• Before treatment even begins there is detox to
  navigate. Detox is not treatment but a precursor
  to treatment. Many people are understandably
  apprehensive about the detox process knowing that
  they will be without alcohol upon which they have
  depended for so long. In addition, they worry
  about enduring withdrawal symptoms. The good news
  is that medically assisted detox can make the
  procedure much more comfortable and there will be
  a professional staff on hand to provide support
  and encouragement.
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• [phone]
• info_at_coloradoalcoholaddictionhelp.com
• www.coloradoalcoholaddictionhelp.com

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Prescription Medication

• There are three FDA approved medications for the
  treatment of alcohol addiction, naltrexone,
  acamprosate and disulfiram. A fourth medication,
  topiramate is showing success in clinical trials.
• Naltrexone blocks receptors which are involved in
  the rewarding effects of drinking and is highly
  effective in some patients but not all, perhaps
  due to genetic differences.
• Acamprosate helps reduce symptoms during the
  withdrawal process including insomnia, anxiety,
  restlessness, depression and irritability. It is
  often more effective in patients with severe
  dependence.
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• [phone]
• info_at_coloradoalcoholaddictionhelp.com
• www.coloradoalcoholaddictionhelp.com

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Contact Us

• Suffering From Drug Addiction?
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