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When you are close to a person in West Des Moines, Iowa that has an alcohol addiction, the line is easily blurred between alcohol abuse and alcoholism. For most people in West Des Moines, Iowa that are wondering if they or their loved one has insidiously crossed the line from social drinking into an alcohol addiction, the answer is usually obvious, but because denial is a hallmark of alcoholism, the answer may not be so clear.

The underlying causes of alcoholism is a controversial subject; many people in West Des Moines began drinking socially or as a way to self medicate, so that they will not have to experience painful emotions. Many people in West Des Moines were exposed to drinking in their environment growing up; the extent in which heavy drinking is actively encouraged within the family has been reported to greatly increase the likelihood of a person developing alcoholism.

The importance of an individual from West Des Moines, IA. with an alcohol addiction getting treatment cannot be overstated, because an alcoholism problem will have a negative impact in multiple areas of an alcoholic's life. For this reason, a West Des Moines Alcohol Abuse Rehab Center must be multifaceted and be able to help the alcoholic to mend the effects of their alcohol addiction at every level.

It is important to seek professional assistance to help in determining what type of Alcoholism Treatment Center an individual from West Des Moines, IA. that is struggling with an alcoholism problem needs. Few people in West Des Moines with a serious alcoholism problem could thrive with the low level of care that is offered in outpatient treatment; for a person with a moderate to severe alcohol addiction, an inpatient Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Facility would definitely be the best option.

The first step in any quality Alcohol Addiction Rehab Center is detox; it is extremely important that an individual from West Des Moines with an alcohol addiction does not attempt to detox off of alcohol alone, because of the seriousness of some of the withdrawal symptoms. Severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms can include convulsions, black outs, seizures, hallucinations and heart failure; the length and the level of the alcohol addiction will determine how serious these withdrawal symptoms will be.

There a many different Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs that are available for an individual from West Des Moines, Iowa with an alcohol addiction ranging from short-term outpatient to long-term residential; in-patient hospitalization and counseling are also viable alcoholism treatment options. The ultimate goal of any quality Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility is to be able to help the individual from West Des Moines, Iowa to be able to maintain a state of long term sobriety.

We will help you and your family from West Des Moines to take the guesswork out of choosing the best type of Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center that is available for your individual circumstances; call us and a counselor will immediately begin the process of developing a personalized treatment plan - dial the toll-free number right now.

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  • According to a recent survey of military personnel, 62.3 percent of underage military members consume alcohol at least once a year, with 21.3 percent reporting heavy alcohol use.
  • According to national surveys, approximately 92% of U.S. adults who drink excessively report binge drinking in the past 30 days.
  • Approximately 10 to 15 million people in the U.S. are alcoholics or problem drinkers.
  • Risks for alcoholism is not destiny; proof of this is that many children of alcoholic parents have not developed alcoholism, and many people with no family history have become alcohol dependent.
  • AA Meetings in West Des Moines, IA.
  • Freedom Hall
    Lutheran Church Of Hope
    74th And Ashworth
    West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

    Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Times
    Saturday, 9:00 AM
  • New Beginnings
    Covenant Presbyterian Church
    28th And Ashworth
    West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

    Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Times
    Sunday, 7:00 PM
  • New Hope
    Lutheran Church Of Hope
    74th And Ashworth
    West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

    Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Times
    Sunday, 5:00 PM
  • West Des Moines, IA. Al-Anon Support Group Meetings

  • Covenant Church
    1025 28th St.
    West Des Moines, Iowa

    Al-Anon Meeting Times
    Thu., 10:00 AM

  • Lutheran Church of Hope
    925 74th St.
    West Des Moines, Iowa

    Al-Anon Meeting Times
    Sun., 5:00 PM
    Sun., 5:00 PM

  • St. Mark's Lutheran Church
    1115 Grand Ave.
    West Des Moines, Iowa

    Al-Anon Meeting Times
    Tue., 8:00 PM

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