Alcohol Addiction

Experts describe alcohol addiction, or alcoholism, as an allergy of the body combined with an obsession of the mind. A sure sign of alcohol addiction is when someone continues to drink despite serious family, health, or legal problems. It is only by treating both components of the disease -- mind and body -- that alcohol addiction recovery is possible. Physical symptoms of alcohol addiction include:

• Craving--A strong need, or urge, to drink.
• Loss of control--Not being able to stop drinking once drinking has begun.
• Physical dependence--Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety.
• Tolerance--The need to drink greater amounts of alcohol to get "high."

Alcohol addiction is a progressive condition. In most people, the addiction begins slowly and grows until the victim's life becomes progressively unmanageable. As repeated efforts to gain control over alcohol addiction fail, life begins to fall apart.

Alcohol Addiction Help at RENAISSANCE MALIBU

Alcohol addiction is an all-to-common, devastating affliction. Individuals suffering alcohol addiction come from all walks of life, from the mailroom to the boardroom. While the nature and severity of the addiction itself varies among individuals, the results - depression, hopelessness, shattered relationships, physical and mental injury, lose of employment, among others - are inevitably the same. Even those who genuinely desire alcohol addiction treatment are sometimes mentally incapable of seeking it. In these cases, an intervention may be necessary.

At RENAISSANCE MALIBU, our exclusive alcohol addiction recovery program offers residents confidentiality, tranquility, self-knowledge, and life-long results. With beautiful garden landscaping and world-class views of the Pacific Ocean, our facility offers a world-class setting unmatched anywhere.

Courage and willingness are necessary for successful alcohol addiction treatment, but people do recover. At RENAISSANCE MALIBU alcohol addiction treatment center, we witness this reality every day. Recovery professionals view alcohol addiction as a progressive disease that will worsen unless treated, and since both mind and body suffer its ravages, both areas must be thoroughly addressed, simultaneously. For those seeking the most complete and effective alcohol addiction help, Malibu Renaissance offers hope and the prospect of new freedom and happiness.

Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Detoxification is sometimes the first step in alcohol addiction treatment, whereby our licensed physicians monitor a gentle process that allows the body to rid itself of alcohol and its residues. Withdrawal symptoms from alcohol addiction - if any - vary, but can include sweating, hand tremors, nausea, insomnia, rapid pulse, agitation and anxiety. Depending upon the individual, some medication may be prescribed to alleviate these symptoms.

As the body is cleansed of alcohol residue, the mind becomes clearer and more focused so that the process of alcohol recovery can begin. Our approach to alcohol addiction recovery involves treating the entire individual: Mind, Body, Spirit, and Relationships - to give every person the tools they need to resume their lives and enjoy a lifetime of recovery, free from the debilitating bondage of addiction.

Why You Need Alcohol Addiction Help

The effects alcohol addiction can have on health and family can be severe. Even worse, unintentional and undesirable outcomes of usage can also be very significant. A quick glance at the facts should be reason alone to seek out a qualified alcohol addiction treatment center.

Effects on Health

• The regular consumption of large amounts of alcohol (defined as more than three drinks per day) is undesirable from the standpoint of health for almost all people and drinking low-to-moderate amounts can be desirable or undesirable, depending on individual characteristics
• Alcohol addiction is associated with cardiovascular diseases such as cardiomyopathy, hypertension, arrhythmia, and stroke
• Although there are fewer deaths from alcohol-related causes than from cancer or heart disease, alcohol-related deaths tend to occur at much younger ages
• Studies of suicide victims in the general population show that about 20% of such suicide victims suffered from alcohol addiction.
• Heavy and chronic drinking brought on by alcohol addiction can harm virtually every organ and system in the body
• Alcohol addiction and dependency is the single most important cause of illness and death from liver disease (alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis)
• Alcohol contributes to approximately 65% of all cases of pancreatitis

Effects on the Family:

• Separated and divorced men and women were three times as likely as married men and women to say they had been married to someone with alcohol addiction, or problem drinker
• An estimated 6.6 million children under the age of 18 years live in households with at least one alcoholic parent.

RENAISSANCE MALIBU Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center

RENAISSANCE MALIBU has established itself as the premier residential alcohol addiction recovery center in the U.S., some say the world. Our main facility is a 20,000 square foot home with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, set in the Malibu Hills. This grand estate provides a healing, restful setting for alcohol addiction treatment and is magnificently landscaped with trees and vegetation from all over the world. Our 30-yard lap pool, outdoor Jacuzzi and tennis court allow stunning views of the Pacific, providing a breathtaking setting for reflection and meditation that are integral components of alcohol addiction recovery. Community rooms include the massive, oak-paneled library, a gourmet kitchen, and a gymnasium. Completing the amenities, most of our bedrooms have ocean views with beveled glass French doors, opening onto marble balconies. It's no wonder we've been dubbed the "most exclusive alcohol addiction treatment center in the world."

To find out more about our alcohol addiction programs and a lifetime of recovery, counselors are available by phone 24-hours a day at: 888-619-8500 or click here.