Alcohol Addiction
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If you drink alcohol in excess and struggle to quit, see our top psychiatrists, in Santa Monica, California. He helps you fight an alcohol addiction to improve your personal life, restore physical and mental health, and optimize your overall quality of life. Schedule an evaluation with our team by phone or book one online today.
An alcohol addiction, also called alcohol use disorder, is a condition in which you drink unhealthy amounts of alcohol or drink often throughout the day and can’t control your intake. In other words, you can’t stop drinking alcohol despite wanting to.
Signs of an alcohol addiction include:
Binge drinking is characterized by a man having five or more drinks in two hours or a woman having at least four drinks in two hours.
Withdrawal symptoms commonly associated with stopping alcohol consumption include sweating, nausea, shaking, rapid heartbeat, hand tremors, difficulty sleeping, and anxiety. You might also feel nauseous or vomit.
Anyone can experience an alcohol addiction. Risk factors include:
Complications that may develop include fatigue, physical and mental health problems, nervous system issues, liver disease, digestive issues, heart problems, or diabetes complications.
Others include eye problems, birth defects during pregnancy, nutrient deficiencies, a weak immune system, and a higher risk of cancer.
To diagnose an alcohol addiction, our top psychiatrists complete a physical and mental health evaluation. He asks about your lifestyle habits, medical history, medications, mood, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. You might also need to undergo drug or alcohol testing.
Treatment for alcohol addiction often includes making lifestyle changes, taking medications, and undergoing individualized, couples, family, or group counseling sessions. Our team offers referrals for residential treatment and intensive outpatient programs.
Minimizing stress, eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, and maintaining a strong social support network are also important. Meet with our team for follow-up visits and therapy sessions as needed.
Schedule an alcohol addiction evaluation with our team by phone or request one online today.