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Alcoholism Counselling

What is Alcoholism Counselling

Alcoholism Counselling forms an important part of treatment for alcoholism dependence. The most effective alcoholism treatment includes three types of treatment or therapy. These are:
1. Biological – the treatment of alcoholism through medicine
2. Psychological – the treatment of alcoholism through alcoholism counselling
3. Social – the treatment of alcoholism through planning a return to normal life after residential alcohol treatment.

How does alcoholism Counselling work?

Alcoholism Counselling involves the provision of various forms of counselling to help the individual reduce harm or maintain abstinence from alcohol.

What types of Alcoholism Counselling are used?

A variety of Counselling methods and therapies are used in the treatment of alcoholism. The most effective of these include cognitive-behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing and 12 step alcohol therapy (alcoholics anonymous model)

What is the Most effective form of Alcoholism Treatment?

There is strong research evidence to suggest that residential alcohol therapy is the most effective form of therapy to help an individual achieve and maintain long-term abstinence from alcohol. This uses alcoholism counselling as part of a total holistic treatment.

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