Alcoholism Treatment Program at Defining Wellness
- Authored By: Defining Wellness
- Reviewed By: Dr. Saurabh Bhardwaj
- Last Updated: December 5th, 2022
Dr. Saurabh Bhardwaj
Dr. Bhardwaj, Medical Director is a Board-Certified Addiction Psychiatrist (ABPN) and currently the Medical Director of Defining Wellness Center in Brandon MS. He is also an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of Center for Innovation & Discovery in Addictions (CIDA) at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He has been in Mississippi since 2018, building Addiction services for the state's only medical center and joined Defining Wellness Center in 2022 to provide specialized dual diagnostic services. He is a recipient of Ruth Fox scholarship from AAAP and trailblazer teaching award from UMMC. He is also a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
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Understanding Alcoholism Treatment and Alcohol Rehab
An Overview of Alcohol
Alcoholism Signs and Symptoms
Some of the signs that a person may have Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) are:
- Drinking more or longer than intended
- Inability to cut down or stop drinking
- Excessive time drinking, obtaining alcohol, or being sick after drinking
- Craved alcohol or felt the need to drink
- Engaged in risky behavior while under the influence of alcohol
- Stopping activities and hobbies that were once enjoyed in order to drink
- Continued drinking in spite of health, relationship, or professional problems
- Needing to drink more to feel the same effect over time (building a tolerance)
Alcohol Withdrawal and Detox
Common Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal are:
- Anxiety/ irritability
- Confusion
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Heart palpitations
- Insomnia
- Nausea and vomiting
Inpatient Treatment for Alcoholism
Aftercare Plan
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If you are ready to take the step towards a new life, call Defining Wellness today and learn more about how we can help you.