What We Treat
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Malaysia
Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol addiction is a serious form of high-risk drinking coupled with an intense and often uncontrollable desire to drink. It is crucial to understand that alcohol addiction is a serious disease as it can cause changes to the brain and its neurochemistry. As such, a person under the influence may lack the ability to control their actions and behaviour.
Symptoms
- Alcoholism is tricky to diagnose as alcohol is accepted in many cultures and is often enjoyed on many occasions. But for some, drinking is a lifestyle choice. In a social setting, it can be difficult to differentiate between an addict from someone who occasionally enjoys a few drinks.
- Luckily, these symptoms can serve as a guideline to identify people who have a real drinking problem:
- Frequently drinks at an excessive rate
- Drinks at inappropriate hours
- High tolerance for alcohol
- High dependence on alcohol to get through the day
- Prefers the company of heavy drinkers
- Experiences depression or other emotional woes
- Decline in professional and/or personal life, such as an arrest or being fired
Alcoholism is a disease that festers gradually. So, it is important to know the early warning signs and to seek alcohol addiction treatment in Malaysia promptly.
Causes of Alcoholism​
While experts have tried to identify factors that may predispose a person to alcoholism, they found that there is not a single factor that contributes to alcohol addiction:-
- Genetics and family history
- Underage drinking
- Frequent drinking
- Mental health conditions
- Trauma history
- Male gender
- Social factors
Additional Risk Factors for Alcoholism
Other than alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction may also lead to:
- Ulcers
- Diabetes complications
- Sexual problems
- Birth defects
- Bone loss
- Vision problems
- Increased risk of cancer
- Suppressed immune function
Treatment
There are many options for alcohol addiction treatment in Malaysia as different severity will require different treatments, such as:
- Rehab
- Alcoholic anonymous
- Psychological counsellingÂ
- Detox and withdrawal
- Oral or injected medication