Overdoing it on the drink? There is help ...
Take the first step today, towards regaining your life!
"I was curled up on the bathroom floor, my face against the cool tile. The stench of sweat and vomit hung heavy in the air. I was coming down off a three or four day bender, and the withdrawal was hitting me like a freight train. It was in that desperate moment that I finally admitted what I had known for a long time—alcohol was ruining my life.....Ever since I was nineteen, I’ve been a drinker. It used to not be a problem." (PM)
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Rather than being an indication of weakness, alcoholism is a chronic illness that can strike at any stage of life and doesn’t discriminate in terms of race, income or social status.
The word is out that this disease accelerates affecting brain chemistry, thoughts, behaviour and feelings. The urge to drink is so strong that, without help, it remains out of control. It is also a depressant which adds to this volatile mix.
Other areas of our lives are affected also, from finances to work, personal relationships and other career prospects. The range of potential mental and physical health problems that can result from alcohol addiction is staggering, and, for Ireland, the statistics are stark.
Research evidence has found some 1.35 million harmful drinkers in this country, while just over 20% of drinkers binge drink at least weekly. More than 50% (54%) of drinkers aged 18 to 75 were classed as harmful drinkers.
Yes You Can Overcome Alcohol Addiction
Ireland has an alcoholism problem and you are not alone in this. For most people whose drinking is problematic, stopping without professional help is almost impossible. The good news is that help is at hand.
At Full Life Therapy, professional and experienced care in a non-judgemental environment will minimise the possibility of relapse as the recovery work continues. We work collaboratively with wider community services as required, for your best outcomes.
We take a 'no bull', realistic, practical solutions approach to alcohol problems (and other addictions) and work with adults from age 17 onwards, who are serious about doing the work required.
From the first assessment we work out the best way forward for your unique needs. Whether you need immediate medical assistance, rehabilitation services, have relapsed or just have concerns your alcohol or drug misuse is getting out of hand we are here to help, support and keep focused in your recovery. We provide face to face counselling, online counselling (Skype) and telephone support options with group therapy when required.
The important thing once you’ve realised that either you, or someone close to you, has an alcohol-related problem is to seek support immediately. So get help today – call us for a confidential assessment appointment or request a call back from us. Take the first step towards full life!
