Nurses Aid in Treatment for Alcohol

Although most patients visit a rehab center with the hopes of overcoming their addiction to alcohol or drugs, some can become frustrated with just how difficult a struggle the treatment process is. Unfortunately, medical science has yet to provide us with a solution that will cure all addicts. Addiction treatment is still in many ways a very personal journey for those who are looking to kick the habit and get their life back on solid ground.

Luckily, we are always learning more and more about what methods have a higher rate of success than others, allowing treatment professionals to take approaches with new patients that have worked for numerous previous patients who have been through alcohol and drug rehab. New studies are constantly being published, offering new ideas and insights.

One recent study has suggested that those who are given the opportunity to have on-one-one sessions with a nurse specializing in alcohol treatment can overcome their dependency more quickly. The study was performed by a group from the University of Liverpool and covered two groups of alcoholics who were looking to shake their dependency. The control group started off with a meeting with a specialized nurse and then had another session to follow up half a year later. The other group had regular motivational sessions with a nurse as an addiction program.

The results were fairly striking comparing the differences between the two groups. Within the control group, not a single person managed to quit drinking. Of the group receiving treatment from a nurse, 40% had ceased their drinking. While that’s not a majority of the group, it is impressively high compared to the 0% of the control group. It’s even more impressive when you see that 77% said their dependence on alcohol was reduced.

Alcohol and drug rehabilitation is a process that requires significant time and effort. However, results like these show that it is a battle that can be won, particularly when you’re receiving motivation from trained professionals. Honest feedback and advice shows the person struggling with dependency that it isn’t a fight that needs to be handled alone.