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Who is Alcohol Management for?
The Alcohol Management program is for people with
mild to moderate alcohol problems who want to eliminate the negative
consequences of their drinking. Alcohol Management is not for those
who are severely dependent or alcoholic and require treatment approaches
rather than educational ones.
You may already be taking steps to improve your
health by exercising more, reducing cholesterol levels, quitting
smoking, or learning to manage stress more effectively.
Perhaps you are also concerned about your
drinking practices and would like to make better decisions about
when and how much to drink.
Is Alcohol Management for you?
To answer this, make a list of pros and cons of
drinking. If the long-term costs outweigh the short-term benefits,
Alcohol Management may be for you.
| Pros
- usually quick and reliable |
Cons
- usually delayed and unpredictable |
| More relaxed |
Nausea, hangover |
| More assertive |
Disrupted sleep |
| Feeling numb |
Embarrassing yourself |
| Enjoying the "high" |
Spending too much money |
| Sense of belonging |
Missing work/school |
| Having a good time |
Feeling guilty |
| Forgetting worries |
Impaired Driving |
| Enjoying the taste |
Legal and health problems |
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Why Select Alcohol Management?
It is effective. Alcohol Management
is based on over 20 years of successful clinical research conducted
at the Addiction Research Foundation in Toronto, Ontario. It has
demonstrated its ability to help people cut down or stop drinking
altogether, reducing consumption by approximately 65%.
It is brief. It includes a 1-hour
assessment, then: - Four 1-hour private sessions, or - Five 2-hour
group sessions, or - Four 40-50 minute telephone sessions, or -
Four 1-hour telephone sessions. Each of the formats includes a three-
and nine-month follow-up.
It is professional. Each Alcohol Management counselor
has a master's degree in social work, nursing or health education
and has extensive training and experience in alcohol education.
The program is licensed by the State of Michigan Office of Substance
Abuse Services.
It is flexible. You choose to
cut down or stop drinking altogether. Also, you choose from three
counseling formats: in-person, group or telephone. Finally, you
select appointment times convenient for you.
It is innovative. Before Alcohol
Management, there were few options to meet the concerns of people
with mild to moderate alcohol problems who were not severely dependent
on alcohol.
Alcohol Management is an inexpensive and
confidential option. Consider the cost, disruption, and problems
associated with drinking too much, and ask yourself whether Alcohol
Management isn't a smart investment for you.
How to get started
Meet in person with a counselor, or access our
professional staff from anywhere in the U.S. by phone, which provides
added convenience and privacy.
Call Alcohol Management today at 1-800-222-5145
or (734) 647-6691 (southeastern Michigan) to explore further if
the Alcohol Management approach is right for you.
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