Beating alcohol dependence

Recognising that you or someone you care about may alcohol dependent can be hard. For many people it can take years of alcohol misuse before they are ready to face reality. It also takes courage to admit the toll alcohol misuse can have on your quality of life and your family.

While it may be tough to admit to a problem with alcohol, it is disastrous to ignore it.

Acknowledging a problem and wanting to do something about it is a major step. It is the first, essential step in beating any addiction, including alcohol.

Recognise that willpower alone is not enough to beat an addiction for most people. Think about professional help to give yourself the best chance of dealing with alcohol dependence.

Alcohol dependence is an illness, so it's important to remember to treat it like any other illness which means:

A professional diagnosis
A program of therapy
Individual treatment
Management by a suitably qualified healthcare professional

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The good news is that it can be treated. If you want to stop the hold drinking has on your life or someone you care about, don't go it alone. We can help. Complete our online self-assessment.

Alcohol dependence is a powerful driving force that develops deep in the brain and increasingly determines your drinking. No longer is it your choice.

We can help you. We have state-of-the-art inpatient, day patient and evening programs. They are located in our two hospitals - Burwood and Richmond