If you or someone you love is using alcohol to numb their feelings or not cope with life, that is something that we can help with.  Alcoholism can cause relationship issues and chaos in daily life.  At Journey, we understand what can happen, and how insidious alcohol can be, and we are here to help.  We are also here to support loved ones of alcoholics.

The US Department of Health defines Alcohol dependence as:

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol. In the US, over 3 million people struggle with Alcoholism.

Alcoholism is the inability to control drinking due to both a physical and emotional dependence on alcohol.

Symptoms include a strong need or urge to use alcohol. Those with alcohol use disorder may have problems controlling their drinking, continue to use alcohol even when it causes problems, or have withdrawal symptoms when they rapidly decrease or stop drinking.

TREATMENT

Treatment involves counseling, such as behavioral therapy, and medications that reduce the desire to drink. Some people need medical detoxification to stop drinking safely. Mutual support groups help people stop drinking, manage relapses and cope with necessary lifestyle changes.

Are you ready to get some help? Contact us today. We are safe and reliable and will help you create a recovery plan that is fitting just for you. We use a trauma-informed approach, and will put together a plan that considers the many aspects of your life.

Are you not sure if you are ready to stop drinking? That’s okay. Contact us anyway. Sometimes a forgiving ear is a good place to start. We are here for you, and will meet you where you are at.

Source: https://www.hhs.gov

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Welcome to your Alcohol Quiz

How often do you consume a drink containing alcohol?
How many standard drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when drinking?
How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?
During the past year, how often have you found that you were not able to stop drinking once you had started?
During the past year, how often have you failed to do what was normally expected of you because of drinking?
During the past year, how often have you needed a drink in the morning to get yourself going after a heavy drinking session?
During the past year, how often have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking?
During the past year, how often have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because you had been drinking?
Have you or someone else been injured as a result of your drinking?
Has a relative or friend, doctor or other health worker been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down?

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