Alcohol is one of the most commonly and abused drugs in the world. Excessive alcohol consumption leads to a significant psycho-physical deterioration of the human body. Regardless of whether in your life there are regular series of alcohol drinks or a one-off binge drinking – excessive drinking each time carries a risk and is dangerous to your health.

The good news is that at Zeus Rehab you can effectively undergo alcohol withdrawal and effectively return to life in sobriety. It doesn’t matter how powerless you feel or how long you’ve been battling addiction, there’s always a chance for recovery.

Zeus Rehab Alcohol Rehab

Zeus Rehab offers the possibility of alcohol therapy in exclusive conditions. Our empathic and highly qualified staff perfectly understand that the effects of alcohol abuse are far-reaching – they cause serious somatic, mental and social consequences. Therefore, our treatment is largely based on the study of the causes and background that led to the development of alcoholism. We want to know your story, your “I”, what made alcohol take over your life. We try to discover what conditions and circumstances led to excessive drinking – and effectively address each one.

Our treatment program is comprehensive, and includes alcohol detoxification, inpatient treatment and therapy, outpatient treatment, as well as post-treatment care and support.

What are the symptoms and signs of alcohol addiction?

Note: You should meet at least 3 of the following diagnostic criteria in the last 12 months:

• Denying that your drinking habits are problematic
• You often get drunk, which increases the risk of alcohol poisoning or overdose
• You are irritable and have frequent mood swings due to drinking
• You drink secretly or alone, which masks your alcohol abuse from others
• You behave risky or dangerous after drinking alcohol
• You neglect your responsibilities at home, school or work
• You develop a tolerance to alcohol, which is characterized by the increased consumption of alcohol needed to achieve the same level of intoxication
• You rely on alcohol to function “normally”
• You have unpleasant or severe withdrawal symptoms if you consume less alcohol or if you stop drinking alcohol altogether
• You use alcohol as a coping mechanism, especially when your mental state deteriorates
• You spend significant amounts of money and time recovering from alcohol consumption
• You give up activities such as your favorite hobbies or sports that you previously enjoyed without alcohol
• You use alcohol in potentially dangerous situations, such as driving under the influence of alcohol

What are the risk factors for developing alcoholism?

• Mental health determinants

Some people treat alcohol as a medicine to relieve their fears and depression. Over time, this leads to a dual diagnosis that indicates the comorbidity of alcoholism with another mental disorder.

• Genetic predisposition

Research indicates that genes are responsible for half of the risk of alcoholism. Many genes are identified that contribute to the development of drinking problems – this explains why alcohol dependence runs in families.

• Social factors

We live in a drinking culture. He accompanies us in many important circumstances and events. Drinking has become a kind of ritual that seems inevitable for many people. Social circumstances favor the development of excessive binge drinking.

• Age of first drink

According to research, people who started drinking alcohol before the age of 15 are more likely to develop alcoholism later in life.

• Past stress or trauma

People who are struggling with excessive stress or have experienced something traumatic often turn to alcohol as a remedy for their mental pain.

Treatment of alcoholism

Alcohol addiction is curable, and alcohol therapy at Zeus Rehab can help you with that. Our therapeutic programs are effective and individualized for each patient. We provide a comprehensive and safe treatment plan that is characterized by specialist care, luxurious amenities, beautiful surroundings and full attention to patient privacy.

In the process of treating alcoholism, the first stage is detoxification of the body from the intoxicating substance. For this purpose, we conduct a comprehensive alcohol detox, which is the first step in the fight against addiction.

Alcohol detox is an extremely important part of rehab, because after years of drinking, the body is unable to cope with alcohol withdrawal. Any attempt to reduce it or a sudden cessation of its consumption leads to a number of unpleasant and dangerous to health