223528 954 Mind & Body Self-Improvement Alcoholism true Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:04:29 -0700 /system/videos/0/75/25/23/232575.flv drinking,problem,alcohol,asking,help,seeking,stopping,alcoholism,alcoholic,finding How To Seek Help For Alcoholism http://www.howcast.com/videos/223528-How-To-Seek-Help-For-Alcoholism http://www.howcast.com/videos/223528-How-To-Seek-Help-For-Alcoholism/edit approved 122 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=223528"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=223528" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 3 Equilibrio http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/223528/seek_help_for_alcoholism_hdstill01_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 740 false false false 91608 0 26 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/223528/26.jpg Consult a psychiatrist. At least 40 percent of people who abuse alcohol have a serious mental-health issue – like depression or anxiety – that leads them to self-medicate with liquor. Treating any underlying condition may help curb your alcohol dependency.

]]> 91609 1 43 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/223528/43.jpg Get counseling to find ways to resist the urge to drink. And don’t assume that rehabilitation has to be in-house; research shows that outpatient rehab can also be effective.

]]> 91610 2 54 Tip Cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational enhancement therapy have proven particularly helpful in treating people with addictions.

]]> 91611 3 62 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/223528/62.jpg Ask a doctor about the medications available to treat alcoholism. Some help reduce the craving for alcohol, while others discourage drinking by making people feel sick after they’ve had liquor.

]]> 91612 4 73 Tip Drugs that treat alcoholism are meant to supplement, not replace, counseling.

]]> 91613 5 79 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/223528/79.jpg Join a support group. Search online for options or ask your place of worship for assistance.

]]> 91614 6 87 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/223528/87.jpg Lean on friends and family members to help you maintain your sobriety. People with strong support systems do better, and your loved ones will want to see you succeed.

]]> 91615 7 99 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/223528/99.jpg Stick it out. Alcoholism is a chronic illness, and relapses may happen. But if you can stay with a treatment program for 90 days, you have a better chance of overcoming your problem for good.

]]> 91616 8 112 Fact Several studies have concluded that alcoholics have genetic variations that make them more prone to become addicts.

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