Levels of Treatment
Low or high intensity programs in 24-hour treatment settings.
Residential
Strong desire to drink that is out of control
Craving
Common places of treatment for AUD
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) & Residential Rehab
Most people do not seek treatment because of this thought.
The belief they do not need it
Maximum number of years to total healing
5-7 years
Coordinated outpatient care for complex needs.
Outpatient or Partial Hospitalization
Also known as alcoholism, is when a person has uncontrolled and problematic drinking.
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
One alcoholic shares with another and supports each other
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Number of US adults who have AUD
30 million
Symptoms after quitting alcohol that can be mild or be life-threatening and need medical attention
Withdrawal
Targets individuals who are at risk of developing AUD but do not have an official diagnosis.
Early Intervention
Needing to drink to feel good
Tolerance
Licensed therapist helps build coping strategies to reduce or stop drinking.
Talk Therapy
Percentage of people who relapse
40%-60%
Behavior that should be stopped when recovering from AUD
Denial
Regular visits for counseling, medication support, or both.
Outpatient
Bloodshot eyes, poor condition, slurred speech
Physical Symptoms
Centers that provide detox, residential, and outpatient treatment
Residential Rehab
Percentage of people who actually seek treatment
7.5%-10%
This should be prioritized over alcohol
Sobriety
Medically-directed 24-hour services; may manage withdrawal.
Inpatient
Drinking in dangerous situations
Physical Hazard
Prescribed by primary care clinician or board-certified addiction doctor.
Non-Addictive Medications
Gender more likely to get AUD
Men
Type of damage that can potentially be irreversible
Structural Damage