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Alcoholism, what medical experts more technically refer to as Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), is a condition affecting millions of Americans annually. Thus, Momentous Recovery Group is aware of the tender fight that one goes through in their battle for such conditions, and such a patient deserves a well-oriented and nurturing atmosphere. This article presents the facts about the prevalence of Alcoholism in the US, inpatient rehabilitation needs, and how one effectively stays sober.
The Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder
Dependency on alcohol remains one of the most prevailing and serious American public health issues to date. According to the NIAAA, an estimated 14.5 million people aged 12 years and over had AUD in 2019; this consequently accounted for 5.3 percent of the population.
Unfortunately, alcohol-related deaths have been growing throughout the recent years. According to the CDC’s estimation, more than 140,000 deaths every year are caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
Statistics of Treatment and Barriers
Despite the seriousness of AUD, the majority of the population with the given diagnosis does not receive appropriate treatment or does not seek it:
Only 7.2% of the people who received the diagnosis of AUD got treated in 2019, according to SAMHSA.
Generally, barriers to treatment involve stigma, lack of awareness of resources, and the feeling that one should be able to give up drinking if they had only more willpower.
It is the goal here at Momentous Recovery Group to tear down these barriers with the hope of comprehensive inpatient care that guides an individual through the process.
The Challenge of Relapse
One of the major challenges that individuals face recovering from AUD is relapse.
It has also been determined through research that 40 to 60 percent of those treated for alcohol dependence will experience a relapse within one year following treatment.
This incident alone outlines the crucial need for a structured program, such as those Momentous Recovery Group provides.
Our customized inpatient rehabilitation programs offer a safe environment in which the patient can focus solely on recovery, with limited outside triggers and distractions that so often lead to relapse.
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Inpatient rehabilitation remains one of the most effective practices concerning AUD. Inpatient facilities, as documented by studies, tend to have way higher levels of abstinence as compared to patients treated on an outpatient basis.
Momentous Recovery Group focuses on inpatient care alone and offers 24/7 access to medical professionals, counselors, and peer support.
This gives our patients, through this intensive model, a greater support system to the start of their journey of rehabilitation, given therapeutic input and personal plan in dealing with the challenges of recovery.
Why Momentous Recovery Group?
Momentous Recovery Group is prepared to support the patient at each step of their recovery process.
This includes the following:
- Personalized Care: Each patient receives his or her own tailored treatment plan to meet specific needs and issues.
- Evidence-Based Practices: We utilize evidence-based modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, to diagnose and treat the true causes of one’s addiction.
- Supportive Environment: Our serene inpatient facility removes external stressors and allows our patients to focus their attention purely on recovery.
- Aftercare Planning: Although we are inpatient-focused, we create a thorough aftercare plan for each one of our patients, including local resources and supportive mechanisms that help in ensuring long-term success.
How to Maintain Sobriety and Not Relapse
Recovery does not end after treatment; it is a lifetime process. Following is the list of things one can do to keep themselves on track:
- Establish a Support Network – Attend a sober community or recovery group to stay in contact with people with similar backgrounds.
- Identify and Deal with Triggers – Recognize emotional or situational triggers; besides, build ways of overcoming them, either mindfulness exercises or putting everything on paper.
- Lead a Healthy Lifestyle – Physical and mental health relies on daily exercise, a good diet and proper rest.
- Practice Accountability – Manage your accountability by setting achievable goals and progress to be shared among your close friends, family and even sponsor.
- Celebrate Milestones – Reward yourself for your achievements no matter how minute it may seem.
The Pathway to Long-Term Recovery
Alcoholism is an epidemic, yet it is treatable if all the support and resources are marshaled into action. Recovery Group believes that any man deserves an opportunity at a complete and sober life. Our residential model is designed and constructed in a manner that will provide structure and the necessary tools to create a great possibility for lifelong success with reduced risk of relapse in one’s life.
One moment cannot be lost whether you or someone you know is fighting against the addictive chemicals in alcohol. At any given moment, Momentous Recovery Group is here to explain our programs and help take that first step toward a better tomorrow.
To learn more about our programs and how we can best support you or your loved one take a momentous leap for recovery, feel free to contact us today at (888) 435-0220, or online at momentousrecoverygroup.com.
Sources:
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA): Alcohol Facts and Statistics
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the United States
American Addiction Centers: Relapse and Recovery Statistics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Alcohol-Related Deaths
