| Alcoholism treatment comes in many forms, but for | | | | every weekend to the extent that it impedes their life, |
| someone who's prone to long-term binge drinking, the | | | | then long term recovery from alcoholism is needed. |
| only cure may be quitting cold turkey and getting | | | | While the waiting lists can span 1-4 weeks, a facility |
| counseling that teaches alternate coping mechanisms | | | | with other recovering alcoholics can be extremely |
| and life skills. Some people who only drink socially on | | | | effective. |
| occasion but over-do it each time and then react with | | | | The most common alcoholism treatment is the 12-step |
| violence or out-of-control behavior may be ok with | | | | program advocated by Alcoholics Anonymous. This |
| attending a few Alcoholics Anonymous meetings or | | | | approach emphasizes self-help, focusing on mental, |
| abstaining. | | | | physical and spiritual recovery from alcoholism. |
| For people who drink on a daily basis or over-indulge | | | | |