The treatment of alcoholism involves exclusion of alcohol that can be helped with the use of drugs to detoxify the liver and to reduce the symptoms of alcohol shortage.
Admission to clinics for drug addicts may be voluntary or involuntary if there is a risk to one's own life or that of others, in which case it is called compulsory admission.
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Treatment of alcoholism by SUS
The treatment of alcoholism by SUS can be done by:
- CAPS - Psychosocial Care Center: Government institutions, spread over several cities in the country; NASF - Family Health Support Centers: Formed by a group of health professionals who assist Family Health teams in assisting drug addicts; Street Offices: mobile teams made up of social workers, nursing assistants and doctors who work where drug users meet: CAT - Transitional Shelters: They welcome the dependent during the process of clinical stabilization, with educational activities.
The treatment for alcoholism can also be done through AA - Alcoholics Anonymous, which despite not being linked to SUS, offers free treatment for addicts. Although the alcoholic cannot stay in these places 24 hours a day, he can attend meetings daily and thus find support to overcome his addiction.
In case of doubts, you can call the number 132 (speakerphone) which is a free telephone service, exclusive to provide information about any type of drug and its effects on the body, in addition to guiding in the search for places for treatment. Through the number 132, any citizen with doubts will be served 24 hours a day, during all days of the week, including holidays.
Clinics for the treatment of alcoholism
Alcoholism treatment clinics may operate full or part time. Each clinic has its own treatment scheme that often includes, in addition to health professionals (doctors, psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses and physical education teachers) the family, since most alcohol addicts are from families with social or emotional maladjustments.
The treatment for alcoholism should last an average period of 6 months for physical detoxification, but the success of the treatment is considered achieved 5 years after the completion of the treatment, with complete abstinence and total control over the alcohol. However it is always important to avoid the first sip for a lifetime, as there will always be a chance of relapse.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a completely free, non-profit association created to recover alcoholics and keep them away from alcohol use. At AA meetings, alcohol addicts can share their experiences and thus receive support from other group members.
The meetings are regular and anonymous. AA are spread all over Brazil and all over the world, and in Portugal they are known as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Despite being a great help in the treatment of alcoholism, AA does not exclude the need for the treatment indicated by the doctor.
