Treatment of alcoholism in Switzerland
Alcoholism is a mental illness that leads to the destruction of personality. Narcologists, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists are involved in its treatment.
There are several stages in the treatment of alcohol dependence. The initial stages aim to eliminate alcohol consumption and remove toxins from the body.
Doctors take the following actions:
Eliminate toxic alcohol metabolism products from the alcoholic's body.
Restore natural metabolism in the body.
Stabilize the functioning of internal organ systems to support natural life processes.
All these measures should be therapeutic rather than psychological. It is impossible to guarantee a high probability that the patient will not experience withdrawal symptoms. Subsequently, there is a strong desire to drink again, severe physical illness occurs, and the risk of relapse during this period significantly increases.
Key symptoms of alcoholism include:
Irresistible desire for the next alcoholic drink.
Lack of control over alcohol consumption.
Morning weakening of the consequences of the previous alcohol intake.
Appearance of withdrawal symptoms (insomnia, sweating, restlessness, nervousness, dilated pupils).
Focus solely on drinking.
Alcoholism treatment is a challenging process that takes about 1.5-2 years. Treatment mainly consists of psychotherapy, individual and group therapy.
Depending on the situation, treatment may be conducted on an outpatient basis (hospitalization) or in a closed-type ward. Some may find psychotherapy sufficient, while others may need a co
Popular myths about alcohol:
Many believe that alcohol can overcome shyness.
However, psychological barriers can only be broken temporarily.
Some people think that alcohol helps cope with stress or solve personal problems.
Alcoholism often begins with daily consumption of 50 grams of alcohol. However, nowadays, even the benefits of red wine are questioned by doctors.
Many people with addiction drink because they feel helpless and think they cannot do anything about it, which is a common misconception.
Building relationships with someone suffering from alcoholism requires addressing certain principles:
The person with alcohol problems must solve their issues themselves.
Your attitude toward alcohol should consistently be negative.
Do not hide that your close person has alcohol problems.
Provide objective information about their illness to the alcoholic.
If you haven't sought counseling with a psychologist or psychotherapist, do so urgently, as there is truth in the saying, "Two heads are better than one."