Alcohol Addiction: Get Rid of Alcohol Addiction With Constant Endeavors

by Brookhaven National Laboratory

Alcohol has been the primary source of destruction of many individuals. Many individuals owing to certain mis-happenings or just for fun get into heavy doses of alcohol and before they can realize have become serious alcohol addicts. Though it may seem impossible but with proper guidance and right kind of programs, addicts can slowly give off this destructive habit. There are many rehab centers, which work to help people with addiction of alcohol and start afresh with a brighter perspective of life.

Alcoholism has been the primary reason for the plight of many families and with a chance of relapse due to the practices of few rehab centers has been a growing concern in almost all parts of the world. Rehab centers try and help the addict through many techniques like the self motivation programs which uses the Twelve Step Program. Supportive therapies and detoxification are other useful techniques which have helped many alcohol addicts start their life afresh with proper control of their thirst for this deadly drink.

Most of the alcohol addicts according to a survey fall in the age group of 18-25 and this may be due to certain reasons which may relate to social, psychological or genetic factors. It is possible to break free from this habit, but the most important thing in this procedure is the fact that the rehab centre follows a correct procedure which adheres to the condition of the addict and follows up with a good program which reduces the chances of a relapse. The addict also needs to monitor his weaknesses and start the journey on the path to recovery.

Alcohol addiction is the most troubling problem affecting the young today and thus it becomes even more necessary that corrective techniques be implemented effectively so as to provide the maximum benefits to the addict.

Can LSD be a Cure for Alcohol Addiction?

BY LIAM KEEGAN ANCHOR CHRISTINA HARTMAN Could LSD be a possible cure for alcoholism? Well — according to a Norwegian study, the psychedelic drug was used to treat alcoholics in the 1960s, and had “significant beneficial effects”. Now, Scientists Teri Krebs and Pal-Orjan Johanson say this controversial treatment should be revisited. ABC News reports their findings. “A single dose of LSD had a significant beneficial effect on alcohol misuse at the first reported follow-up assessment, which ranged from 1 to 12 months after discharge from each treatment program. The effect lasted about six months…Given the evidence for a beneficial effect of LSD on alcoholism, it is puzzling why this treatment approach has been largely overlooked.” Washington Universty addiction psychiatrist Dr. Richard Ries warned about the drug’s little-known side effects, but using one drug to fight addiction to another is not something new. My Healthy News Daily reports — “Look at heroin addiction – we use methadone, another type of opiate, and give it to people to prevent them from overdosing. But if you try to use these drugs out of these contexts, you get no effect. They are meant to be part of an addiction treatment program, not to replace it.” Former UK government drugs adviser Professor David Nutt tells BBC drug laws need to be relaxed in order to conduct productive research in this field. “Curing alcohol dependency requires huge changes in the way you see yourself. That’s what LSD does. Overall …