The Meadows, 1655 North Tegner Street
in Wickenburg, Arizona, 85390.
in Wickenburg, Arizona, 85390.
CALL US 24 HOURS A DAY
Have you ever experienced the loss of hours or days after being under the influence of alcohol? Have you been charged with a DUI — or a repeat DUI within a short time frame? After a night of drinking, do you recognize in the morning that, once again, you’re hungover? If so, you may be addicted to alcohol.
Alcohol addiction, or alcoholism, is defined as the obsessive and unmanageable use of alcohol, regardless of its negative impact on the drinker’s fitness, profession, and associations. Long-term alcohol addiction can destroy emotions and lives.
At The Meadows, we treat all phases of alcohol addiction, from detoxification to our primary treatment program that builds foundations for long-term abstinence and sobriety.
Alcoholism causes physical and intellectual chaos that influences every aspect of life. Overcoming this obsession requires making changes in the way one lives, faces problems, and relates to others. When one drinks to excess, the body becomes dependent on alcohol and experiences withdrawal symptoms if it is removed without warning. Basic signs of alcohol withdrawal include headache, tremors, sweating, a racing heart rate, high blood pressure, upset stomach, increased anxiety, impatience, stomach pain and/or loose stools, difficulty sleeping, and trouble focusing.
A variety of mental health problems also can be caused by long-term alcohol use. Most individuals addicted to alcohol suffer from some form of severe psychiatric chaos marked by increased anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, alcohol-induced psychosis, panic disorders, and other symptoms. Alcohol abuse is considered the second-leading cause of dementia, as it relates to 10 percent of diagnosed cases. Extreme alcohol use can cause harm to brain functioning, which, if not treated, can be permanent.
Recovery from alcohol addiction may not seem possible, but it is. If a person admits to having a problem, he or she has started down the path of recovery. Many clients trust The Meadows’ alcohol-treatment program to help them begin their journey toward sobriety
To break the disease of addiction and discover the life you were meant to lead, contact The Meadows Arizona at . All calls are kept strictly confidential.
May 17, 2012 02:13 pm
Emotional Freedom Technique Now Offered at The Meadows
The Meadows is now teaching Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a gentle and effective tool for trau...
May 14, 2012 03:59 pm
The Meadows Sponsors 23rd Annual International Trauma Conference
The Meadows is a sponsor of the 23rd Annual International Trauma Conference on June 6-9, 2012, at th...
Thirty-five years ago an idea was born—an idea to transform the way addictions were treated—an idea to create a revolutionary new therapeutic model that incorporated trauma resolution, 12-step traditions and the holistic healing of mind, body and spirit. That idea took shape as a small alcohol treatment facility for only seven patients, but quickly grew into what it is today—America’s premier center for the treatment of addiction and trauma with over 18,000 patients from around the world. Over the years, The Meadows has had an enormous impact on mental health industry, training thousands of therapists and treatment providers on the Meadows Model—widely accepted as one of the most advanced and effective methods of treating addiction and trauma. On this, our 35th anniversary year, The Meadows wishes to take time out to salute all the talented and dedicated people who helped make that idea a reality.
