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At Pharma Docs, a leading centre in Toronto that offers alcohol detox, we focus on providing personalized treatment for each client. Our addiction detox programs include a comprehensive assessment as well as a customized, holistic recovery program. Each individual has their own needs and our experts work with clients to address root causes of substance abuse, coping mechanisms, and tools for building a lifestyle to avoid relapse.

Why is alcohol addiction treatment important?

Overtime, excessive alcohol use can create numerous health challenges, neurological impairment and social problems that include but are not limited to:

• Mental Health challenges include depression, anxiety, and suicide
• Cardiovascular issues including atrial fibrillation and hypertension
• Injuries such as vehicle traffic accidents, falls and burns
• Association of increased risk of a  number of cancers; including liver, esophagus, colon and breast
• Liver cirrhosis and failure
• Personal or financial losses

Most of these can be avoided if treatment is started early enough.

Alcoholism focuses on an individuals uncontrollable needs for alcohol. An alcoholic has strong cravings for alcohol which can feel similar to the need for food or water.  Most alcoholics need outside support to recover from their disease. With support and treatment many alcoholic are able to stop drinking and live healthy, happy lives.

How do I know if myself or a loved should seek out alcohol detox?

It is estimated that that up to 10% of Canadians have alcohol addiction at some point in their lives, according to The Centre for Mental Health. Alcohol addiction treatment enables individuals to fully recover from their addiction.

Some signs of an alcohol addiction that requires addiction treatment includes:

• Decreased sense of responsibility financially, personally or within the family
• Drinking at all times of the day or inappropriate time, as well as situations
• Concerns expressed from family or friends regarding drinking habits
• Disruption of daily activities - including work concerns or social responsibilities
• Drinking with little regard for potential consequences (drinking while driving)
• High levels of anxiety when alcohol is not present or available