Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Treatment
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a medical condition marked by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite
adverse consequences. We provide evidence-based, compassionate care to support your recovery.
Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a medical condition marked by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse consequences. We provide evidence-based, compassionate care to support your recovery.
What Is Excessive Drinking?
- Drinking more or longer than intended
- Trying to cut down or stop drinking but unable to
- Needing more alcohol to achieve the desired effect
- Continuing to drink despite anxiety, depression, or health issues
- Drinking affecting relationships, work, or daily responsibilities
- Spending a lot of time thinking about or using alcohol
- Having legal or social problems due to drinking
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not drinking
Alcohol & Pregnancy
There is no known safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy or while trying to conceive. Avoiding alcohol is the safest option for you and your baby’s health.
Standard Drink Sizes
- 12 oz of beer (5%)
- 8 oz of malt liquor (7%)
- 5 oz of wine (12%)
- 1.5 oz of distilled spirits (40%)
Treatment Options
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Naltrexone: Reduces cravings and blocks the pleasurable effects of alcohol. Administered after detox.
- Acamprosate: Eases emotional distress during abstinence.
- Disulfiram: Causes unpleasant symptoms when alcohol is consumed, discouraging use.rinking more or longer than intended
Behavioral Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifies and manages stress and thought patterns that lead to drinking.
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy: Strengthens motivation and creates personalized change plans.
- Contingency Management: Rewards progress, such as clean screenings and attendance.
- Couples & Family Counseling: Involves loved ones to build strong recovery support.
- Brief Interventions: Time-limited sessions with feedback and goal-setting.
- 12-Step Facilitation: Supports engagement in 12-step recovery groups.
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Builds present-moment awareness and coping strategies.
Program Guidelines at JMHW
- Participation in regular therapy sessions
- Routine urine drug screenings
- Signed agreement to follow treatment guidelines
