Alcohol Addiction Rehab

It’s been a great time the last 5 years, touring with your band to play sold-out stadiums throughout the country. You recall some of your favorites, including the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ. You guys started when you were in high school and were lucky enough to get noticed early. With a great management team behind you, you were able to produce two different records and have multiple successful tours.

In the line of success though, your guitarist discovered his love for alcohol. You guys would celebrate after the shows with some drinks, but it seemed your friend couldn’t stop once he started. One night after a sold-out performance, he drank so much that he fell in the hotel room, breaking a lamp and cutting his hand. When you try to talk to him about how his drinking is becoming a problem, he says he is fine and doesn’t need help. If he continues like this, you are going to need to find a new guitarist. How can you help him? Does he need to find a treatment program?

According to a 2023 Maricopa County survey, 31.7% of responders indicated experiencing homelessness where alcohol or substance use were a contributing factor. Recovery Center for the Arts understands the havoc alcohol can cause in everyday life, and the seriousness of homelessness. Our partial hospitalization program offers housing while our intensive outpatient program connects all with housing options. As a leading provider of alcohol use disorder treatment, our dedicated team at Recovery Center for the Arts is ready to welcome you in to experience creative and effective healing.

Treatment Options For Alcohol Use Disorder At Recovery Center for the Arts

At Recovery Center for the Arts, we have different programming for alcohol use disorder treatment. Therapy is an extensive part of recovery, and we offer proven methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, and creative expressive therapy. These therapies are done on a one-on-one basis as well as in a group setting, encouraging you to interact with fellow peers. Because RCA is apart of Lifeline Behavioral Health, we also are able to address and treat mental health conditions during alcohol use disorder treatment.

Alcohol Detox Program

Detoxification – also known as detox – is often the first step when it comes to treating alcohol use disorder. When the body becomes dependent on alcohol, the brain adjusts to account for its presence. Taking away alcohol suddenly essentially sends the brain into overdrive, releasing chemicals to create balance. This triggers unpleasant symptoms known as withdrawal. The brain sends signals that alcohol is needed, causing the body to experience sweating, insomnia, shaking, and anxiety. In severe cases, seizures and hallucinations may occur and be life-threatening.

In treatment, detox is medically monitored to manage symptoms and keep you safe during this process. At Recovery Center for the Arts, you will attend detox at one of our trusted partner facilities that utilize our same belief systems. Detox typically lasts 3-7 days, and once complete you will be ready to transition into our care.

Residential Or Inpatient Rehab Services

Inpatient rehab refers to treatment where you stay at the facility 24/7 and receive different therapies throughout each day. It is a medically-monitored environment where meals, housing, and safety are all provided. Programming can vary in length, but many inpatient stays last 30 days. Every person is different, and some may not need an inpatient stay as part of their treatment path. The advantages of inpatient include removing yourself from outside distractions, such as work, family, and friends.

Recovery Center for the Arts offers residential rehab for anyone between the ages of 18 and 45. Our housing is through the Garfield Recovery House, providing a safe space to stay while you begin healing. Treatment includes CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, and creative expressive therapies while you rediscover yourself and your passions. Our treatment facility has many art mediums to offer, including instruments and a recording studio. We believe creative expression is a valuable asset to treatment, especially in instances where words do not express the emotions and feelings you need to convey.

Outpatient Rehab Services

There are two levels of outpatient rehab services at Recovery Center for the Arts – intensive outpatient programming (IOP) and outpatient programming. IOP offers therapy and support sessions several times a week, allowing patients to maintain their daily routines and responsibilities while receiving focused treatment for alcohol use disorder. Our team of care coordinators can help all patients find both short-term and long-term housing arrangements.

Outpatient treatment involves regularly scheduled counseling and therapeutic sessions for ongoing support. This program is recommended for those transitioning from higher levels of care back to everyday life.

What To Expect In Recovery Center For The Arts’ Alcohol Rehab Programs

At Recovery Center for the Arts, you can expect a welcoming and supportive environment immersed in creative expression. You don’t have to be an artist to come to us; we can help you tap into the potential inside you and guide you in the healthy expression of feelings and emotions. Whether you choose painting, writing, photography, or music, our team will support you while you find what clicks for you. Interacting with peers can also help you gain insight into yourself and your passions while learning their stories. You will never be without support here at Recovery Center for the Arts.

How To Know If You Need Treatment For Alcohol Use Disorder

There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to deciding if you need treatment for alcohol use disorder, but asking the question is a sign that it is time to start looking. The body can become dependent on alcohol before you realize it, and stopping drinking suddenly can pose a risk to your physical and mental health.

At Recovery Center for the Arts, we understand our patients have their own unique stories. We encourage you to express yourself through painting, music, and dance as a way to share your feelings and emotions while healing from alcohol use. If drinking has become a priority over your work, home, and personal life, our team is ready to help you navigate the next steps and begin the journey to recovery.

Definition Of Alcoholism

Alcoholism is categorized as a mental health condition according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Proper terminology refers to alcoholism as an alcohol use disorder. There are many criteria that define having an alcohol use disorder, including:

Drinking or being sick from drinking interferes with work, school, or home life
Experienced situations more than once while or after drinking that increased your chances of harm
Experienced legal troubles from alcohol use including arrests for DUI or public intoxication
Needing more alcohol to create the same effects
Experiencing withdrawal symptoms between drinking bouts
Wanting to cut down on drinking but being unable to
Quit hobbies or activities once enjoyed to drink
Continued drinking despite feelings of depression and anxiety

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you may be developing an alcohol use disorder. If you answered yes to more than three, you likely have an alcohol use disorder.

Causes Of Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol use disorder does not develop overnight, and it can happen before you even realize it. Alcohol changes the chemical balance within the brain, and prolonged heavy drinking rewires the pathways within. As the brain becomes used to having alcohol, it becomes a learned behavior. Not only does the body need alcohol to function, but the mind feels it is the answer to negative feelings. However, as drinking continues, anxiety and depression will worsen, leading to drinking more. The cycle continues as the person loses themselves in alcohol consumption.

Start your recovery journey today

If you or someone you love is looking for alcohol use disorder treatment, look no further than Recovery Center for the Arts. Our program is full of life and hope with support from our compassionate staff and camaraderie among peers. Together, we will help you choose the treatment path that works for your needs and goals. Located in beautiful Tempe, AZ, our team is ready to welcome you into new beginnings and ways of life. Call us today at (602) 579-9023 to learn more about our alcohol use disorder treatment.

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Get Help For Alcohol Use Disorder Today At Recovery Center For The Arts In Arizona

It can be difficult to ask for help, but living in the cycle of alcohol use disorder is no way to go through life. Recovery Center for the Arts gives you the opportunity to not only find recovery from alcohol, but also discover new passions or relearn old ones. Through art and music, you will find healthy coping skills that will encourage you in recovery and allow you to leave alcohol where it belongs – down the drain.

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