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What treatment options are available for an individual who has a drinking problem?

My friend has an alcohol addiction. I want to take him to a psychologist. What treatment options are available?

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What a good friend you are!

A psychologist who specializes in addictions will be able to recommend a treatment choice that best fits your friend. There are facilities where your friend could live and have inclusive treatment including Group and individual therapy. There are out-patient groups. There are self-help groups (AA and others). Even within organization s like AA there are choices of groups which might be good matches for your friend.

Good luck - your friend is lucky to have you!



Peace,
(Dr) Marian K Shapiro
Licensed Psychologist
Psychological treatment is of questionable value while an addicted person is continuing to drink. Stopping entirely is far easier to accomplish than moderating, cutting back. That may require a medically managed detoxification. After that, psychological treatment can be effective for
relapse prevention, especially if there is emotional turmoil or a history of trauma. For some individuals, involvement in AA can also be useful.
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There are many medications that can be used to help together with rehab, intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient therapy, and support groups. Here is an article talking about different medication options.https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(20)30088-4/fulltext
Take a peak at:
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/treatment-alcohol-problems-finding-and-getting-help#:~:text=Current%20Medications,it%20easier%20to%20maintain%20abstinence.
or
https://www.jointempest.com/resource/alcohol-use-disorder?gclid=Cj0KCQjwytOEBhD5ARIsANnRjVhV70mEOHdbThlMNmZ6onP-08ky4zvY-bAaA8q6hrB15mJqd8L3hiYaAszJEALw_wcB