Alcohol Treatment
Alcohol Treatment Center
Inspire Malibu alcohol addiction treatment centers in Agoura Hills, California provide help for those who suffer from alcoholism and alcohol use disorder.
Drawing on advanced scientifically-proven methods to treat the recovering addict and alcoholic, Inspire Malibu uses a customized Alcohol Detox Program that is unsurpassed in the addiction treatment field.
Our non 12-step treatment approach to alcohol addiction incorporates effective research and successful techniques tailored to the individualโs current condition and brain chemistry.
Once clean and sober, we provide proven methods of relapse prevention and aftercare maintenance that are designed to address a clientโs core issues and circumstances.
Inspire Malibu is uniquely qualified in the treatment of clients with dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. We integrate mental health and addiction treatment in a comprehensive program that addresses all aspects of a patientโs issues.
โThe Standard of Excellence in the Comprehensive Successful Treatment of Alcohol Addiction.โ
Alcohol Addiction Statistics
Many people may not know about the alarming numbers of individuals suffering from alcohol addiction or abuse in America today. In fact, approximately 4% of the U.S. population suffers from alcoholism, which translates to 12 million people.
Another 4% are alcohol abusers who are likely unaware of the dangers and risks they pose both to themselves and others if the condition is left unchecked. In each category, there exists alarming health and behavioral consequences.
Whatโs more, only 10% of alcoholics seek treatment while the remaining 90% often die prematurely.
There are many reasons for the small numbers of treated individuals, not the least of which is the specific fear of painful or fatal alcohol detox, along with the uncertainty of an alcohol detox program in general.ย
Addressing these fears while incorporating a wide array of non 12-step treatment modalities is what sets Inspire Malibuโs alcohol addiction program apart from others.ย
We are proud to offer a safe environment for alcohol detox combined with over 27 different methods for addiction treatment that is customized and updated regularly as conditions warrant.
Why Choose Inspire Malibu to help with your Alcohol Addiction?
Inspire Malibu offers an advanced approach to addiction treatment once the alcohol detox program has achieved success. Our research has shown that by focusing on the root causes of an individualโs issues, we can effectively identify and address core patterns that have lead to self-destructive behaviors.
Further, by achieving new awareness and offering powerful motivational techniques. It can empower clients to maintain healthy living strategies once they have left our facility and lead happier, more fulfilled lives.
Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Initial Treatment
Detox patients are looked after thoroughly, with regular readings of vital signs and administering of intravenous fluids if necessary. Multivitamins are often used to compensate for the nutrient deficiencies brought out by alcohol withdrawal.
Those suffering from alcohol withdrawal are also at risk of dehydration, so the caretaker must make sure that the patient is getting their necessary fluids.
Safe and Comfortable Alcohol Detox
Battling the effects of alcohol detox is the scariest part of getting sober. The effort never ends, but it all gets easier from there. At Inspire Malibu, we take pride in providing the safest and most comfortable alcohol detox program in the area.
Our evidence-based alcohol detox treatment programs are closely monitored by addiction specialists who are available during detox whenever necessary.
What are the Physiological Effects of Alcohol Detox and Withdrawal?
Many physiological changes occur when a person stops drinking after a long period of alcohol consumption. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms follow an evidence-based, predictable pattern as follows:
The patient stops using alcohol after prolonged heavy use
4 to 8 hours after their last drink, the patient experiences shakes, sweats, chills and their heart rate and blood pressure are increased, causing severe anxiety
- 12 to 48 hours of the last drink, patients may experience a mild seizure (usually multiple mild seizures over a short period of time)
- 12 to 48 hours after their last drink, the patient may experience a mild seizure (usually multiple seizures over a short period of time)
- 3 to 5 days after their last drink, the patient may experience Delirium Tremens (DTs), which are a particularly nasty (and sometimes fatal) condition characterized by hallucinations, disorientation, tachycardia, hypertension, hyperthermia, and agitation
About 5% of DT cases are fatal. That figure is a lot better than what it used to be, as back in the 20th century. Before there was widespread knowledge about the serious health risks of alcohol abuse. Itโs estimated that over 30% of DT cases were fatal.
Many people want to tough it out and do their detox at home because theyโre concerned about treatment costs and/or theyโre simply embarrassed. But without professional management, brain cell death can be irreversible, so a professionally supervised alcohol detoxification treatment center is highly recommended.
Alcoholic Hallucinations
During withdrawals, the patient may experience distinct auditory and/or visual hallucinations. Unlike the hallucinations that occasionally occur during Delirium Tremens, which are reported as being clouded and disorienting, these hallucinations are fairly clear and vivid.
Inspire Malibu is State Licensed by the Department of Health Care Services
- โขย Board-certified in Addiction Medicine by the American Board of Addiction Medicine
- โข Board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- โข Named the Top Addiction Professional of the Year 2011 by Whoโs Who in America
- โข Patients Choice Physician Award Recipient in 2011
- โข First physician in California to be licensed to use Suboxone for addiction treatment.
