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FIND YOUR WAY TO QUALITY ALCOHOL TREATMENT

In addition to in-person options, you can access alcohol treatment
through telehealth services and other online options.
Learn how to find quality care
for yourself or a loved one or for patients or clients.

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  1. Caretaker Support Resources

    Find support resources for the caretaker helping the person with an alcohol problem.

  2. What to Know About Alcohol Treatment

    Learn the basics of problem alcohol use, the different treatment options available, and what information you’ll need to gather as you start your search for alcohol treatment.

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  4. Find Your Way to Alcohol Treatment

    Searching for alcohol treatment can be overwhelming. The Navigator will help you focus your search to find higher quality treatment, which can increase the odds of success.

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  8. What is alcohol use disorder (AUD)? What are the symptoms?

    Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a condition that health care professionals diagnose when a patient’s drinking pattern causes significant distress or harm. Previously known as alcohol abuse or alcoholism, AUD can be mild, moderate, or severe. AUD can cause lasting changes in the brain that make patients vulnerable to relapse. The good news is that no matter how severe the problem may seem, most people with AUD can benefit from treatment with behavioral therapies, medications, or both.

  9. How common is a “dual diagnosis”—such as AUD plus anxiety or depression—and how is this treated?

    National data indicate that at least one-third of all persons enrolled in addiction treatment programs for alcohol use disorder (AUD) have a co-occurring mental health disorder—most often anxiety or depression. Likewise, about one out of every four people treated in mental health programs have a co-occurring substance use disorder—most commonly, AUD.

  10. In addition to alcohol, my loved one is also addicted to opioids (pain medications). Can the Navigator help me?

    Individuals with opioid addiction should seek help from a medical professional who is specially qualified to treat this condition.  The medications, providers, qualifications, and regulations for opioid addiction treatment are different from those for alcohol use disorder treatment. 

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