| You have many options available to you on your path | | | | understand the impact of alcohol abuse on your |
| to alcohol addiction recovery. There are traditional | | | | relationships. Your self-esteem improves through |
| treatment programs and aftercare services. However, | | | | achievement of physical challenges. |
| there are also less known alternative recovery options | | | | You have your choice of religious-based and secular |
| that can help you maintain sobriety. | | | | programs. If it is important for you to reaffirm your faith |
| Traditional programs include treatment centers. | | | | or to establish a relationship with a higher power, |
| Residential treatment centers are perfect for | | | | religious-based programs may be the best option for |
| teenagers. Adults who do not have a support system | | | | you. Secular programs allow you to heal yourself |
| can benefit froma residential treatment center. Other | | | | before you start contemplating your spirituality. |
| inpatient programs can help alcohol dependent | | | | A new trend in alcohol addiction recovery is online |
| individuals, particularly hospital-based services. If you | | | | counseling and social networks. Most web sites |
| have to go through detox, a hospital inpatient program | | | | dedicated to recovery communities usually charge a |
| is ideal because medical professionals are on hand to | | | | membership fee to join. Others require payment if you |
| help you through the physical symptoms of withdrawal. | | | | want to ask a specific question. Some sites are more |
| Outpatient programs may be more suitable if you | | | | of a social network for support while others actually |
| have a job or other daily responsibilities. Outpatient | | | | create treatment plans for members. These sites are |
| programs help you maintain sobriety through individual | | | | great for ongoing distance support. If you decide to |
| and group counseling. The program is your life line to | | | | use this option, be sure the site is managed by a |
| recovery. It helps you deal with problems on a daily or | | | | certified addiction counselor. |
| weekly basis as you rebuild your relationships. | | | | Twelve-step programs such as AA remain popular |
| Outdoor therapy programs are available for teenagers | | | | options for alcohol addiction recovery. These are |
| and adults. These programs integrate outdoor physical | | | | community-based groups that provide ongoing support |
| activities in the recovery process. You learn to | | | | to members. Regardless of the option you choose, by |
| appreciate nature while developing team building skills. | | | | participating in a treatment or support program, you |
| You begin to take responsibility for your actions and | | | | have a better chance of achieving recovery and |
| learn how your actions impact others. This helps you | | | | maintaining sobriety. |