Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Medically Supervised Alcohol Detox & Full Continuum of Care in the Texas Hill Country
Alcohol remains the number one drug of choice for all age groups, and it's sometimes combined with other drugs. Although alcohol is legal, it requires the most medical intervention of any substance due to the lethality of withdrawal complications.
Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol addiction can lead to dependency that becomes an all-consuming factor in a person’s life. It often begins with the individual becoming less engaged with family, and relationships grow strained. Alcohol use disorder involves an inability to manage drinking habits, and can be mild, moderate, or severe, each with its own symptoms and harmful side effects.
If left untreated, alcohol use disorder progresses and can ultimately be fatal.
Drinking Patterns May Vary
Some people drink high amounts of alcohol regardless of the time of day. Others are binge drinkers, maintaining employment for long or short stretches while binge drinking episodes occur over several days or just one night every few weeks. This type of alcoholism is damaging to the family because the alcoholic “isn’t there,” even when present. It can be dangerous, since blackouts can lead to DUIs or conflict with family members, often justified by otherwise meeting responsibilities. These drinkers often hide alcohol.
No matter the pattern, the thing that ties all alcoholics together is this: once alcohol is consumed, there is no guarantee of how much will be drunk or for how long. Individuals struggling with severe alcoholism often feel they cannot function normally without alcohol, which can affect professional goals, personal relationships, and overall health.
Common Signs of Alcoholism
- Unable to control alcohol consumption once you start
- Continuing to drink despite the desire to quit
- Unable to maintain commitment to sobriety
- Thinking about how to “drink successfully” despite evidence that you cannot
- Needing to drink more for the same effect
- Spending a substantial amount of money on alcohol
- Behaving differently after drinking
- Damaging relationships because of alcohol use
- Putting alcohol above personal responsibilities and relationships
Alcohol Affects Every Organ in the Body
The most commonly known alcohol-related disease is cirrhosis of the liver, but there are many other adverse medical effects of alcohol use, including:
- Heart problems
- Stroke
- Pancreatitis
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Liver cancer
- Malnutrition
- High blood pressure
- Cognition problems
- Moodiness
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia or other sleep disorders
- Uncontrolled anger
Alcohol Withdrawal & Medical Detox
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
Withdrawal symptoms can vary but can include:
- Nausea
- Seizures
- Rapid heart rate and heart complications
- Tremors
- Delirium (the DTs)
How Our Medical Team Helps
- Manage acute withdrawal symptoms
- Prescribe medications that lessen the impact of withdrawal and suppress cravings
- Ensure the individual is stabilized physically and able to undertake alcohol treatment programming
A Full Continuum of Care After Detox
Once a client is safely and medically detoxed, treatment doesn’t stop there. Windmill Wellness Ranch provides the full continuum of care in one place, so clients can progress from detox into residential treatment, transitional living, sober living, intensive outpatient therapy, and ongoing aftercare support, all without being transferred to another facility along the way.
Learn more about our residential treatment, transitional and sober living, intensive outpatient program, and aftercare program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the signs of alcohol addiction?
Common signs of alcohol addiction include being unable to control drinking once you start, continuing to drink despite wanting to quit, needing more alcohol for the same effect, and damaging relationships or responsibilities because of drinking.
Is alcohol withdrawal dangerous?
Alcohol withdrawal can be medically dangerous and, in severe cases, fatal. Symptoms can include seizures, rapid heart rate, tremors, and delirium, which is why medical supervision during detox is important.
Can you detox from alcohol at home?
Detoxing from alcohol without medical supervision can be dangerous due to the risk of severe withdrawal symptoms like seizures and delirium. Medically supervised detox, like the medical detox Windmill Wellness Ranch provides, helps manage these risks safely.
Does Windmill Wellness Ranch offer medical detox for alcohol addiction?
Yes. Windmill Wellness Ranch provides medical detox for alcohol addiction, including managing acute withdrawal symptoms and prescribing medications that lessen the impact of withdrawal and suppress cravings.
What organs does alcohol addiction affect?
Alcohol addiction can affect nearly every organ in the body, including the liver, heart, and pancreas, and can lead to conditions such as cirrhosis, stroke, high blood pressure, and cognitive problems.
Is there alcohol addiction treatment near Austin or San Antonio?
Yes. Windmill Wellness Ranch offers alcohol addiction treatment in Canyon Lake, Texas, a short drive from both Austin and San Antonio.
Does Windmill Wellness Ranch offer same-day admission for alcohol addiction treatment?
Yes, often. Same-day admission is common at Windmill Wellness Ranch, though it isn’t guaranteed for every situation since it depends on factors like bed availability and insurance verification. Contact admissions to find out what’s possible for your situation.
What happens after alcohol detox at Windmill Wellness Ranch?
After medical detox, clients progress into residential treatment and can continue through Windmill Wellness Ranch’s full continuum of care, including transitional living, sober living, intensive outpatient therapy, and ongoing aftercare support, all in one place.
Get Help for Alcohol Addiction Today
Alcohol addiction is treatable, and medical support during withdrawal can make it safer and more manageable. Contact our admissions team today to learn more about alcohol addiction treatment at Windmill Wellness Ranch.