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| HOW IS ALCOHOLISM
TREATED? |
| Alcoholism can be
treated very effectively, particularly when treatment is sought early.
Although there is no known cure, many alcoholics can return to fully
productive lives through complete abstinence from alcohol and other
addictive drugs. More than 1.5 million Americans are currently in
recovery. |
| Treatment for alcoholism
includes care for the physical and emotional needs of the patient. |
| The first step is
withdrawal from dependence on alcohol. Many alcoholics suffer convulsions,
hallucinations, delusions -during withdrawal and must be hospitalized.
The withdrawal period lasts for several days or more. |
| Rehabilitation,
by means of various types of psycotherapy, helps people face the fact
that , they are alcoholics. It helps them to learn to cope with their
drinking and other problems. Treatment centers for alcoholics have
been put up by corporations, medical centers, and federal and state
agencies; Such organisations as Alcoholic Anonymous , also help alcoholics
and their families. |
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| Fatal Alcohol Syndrome-
FAS/FAE may have clear-cut signs that are very easily diagnosed. When
symptoms are mild, a child is often overlooked and early intervention
does not take place. This can lead to early school failure, whether
it is due to attention deficit or hyperactivity, poor vision, hearing,
inability to think clearly or other factors. Early diagnosis gives
the individual every opportunity to function at an optimal level.
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| WHERE CAN I GET
HELP IF I THINK MY CHILD HAS FAS/FAE? |
| There are a number
of agencies that can help evaluate your child. Talk to your physician
or midwife if you have one. Other suggestions might include your county
health department, a nurse or a social worker. The National Organization
on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome with support from The Centers for Disease
Control provides a directory of treatment centers, prevention programms
and support groups nationwide. |
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Sometimes when we
feel alone or upset, we want to reach out for alcohol. We forget
, we can reach out to one another. Why not, talk to someone instead.
But , please don`t keep your feelings bottled up...
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| Set
a new example. Let the people around know that the reward for hard
work comes in a lot of dirrerent cans. |
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