Alcoholism Treatment

If you want to recover from alcohol abuse and live in or near Phoenix, Mesa or Scottsdale, Arizona, call 602.750.8051.

Alcoholism Problems

Symptoms of alcoholism may include some of the following—

• Excess. Do you engage in the use of alcohol to excess?
• Others Are Concerned. Do your friends or family express concern that you may be an alcoholic?
• Relationship Problems. Does your use interfere with your relationships?
• Crutch. Do you feel you need alcohol to relax, sleep, feel sociable or forget your problems?
• Self-Medicate. Do you use alcohol to alter your mood, rather than take medicine your doctor has prescribed?
• Work Problems. Does your use cause you problems at work?
• Illegal Activities. Do you commit illegal acts in connection with your alcohol use?
• Lack of Control. Have you tried to stop drinking but cannot?
• DUI. Do you drive while impaired?
• Health Problems. Is your use of alcohol causing you heath problems?

An Alcohol Treatment Counselor Can Help

Your therapist will guide you through the recovery process and provide feedback and encouragement.

• Admit You Have a Problem. You cannot address your addiction until you admit it is a problem.
• Identify Why You Are Using. What are you trying to avoid?
• Identify Justifications. What thought patterns and verbalizations are you using to justify your addiction?
• Identify Triggers. Define the places or situations that trigger your use.
• Coping Responses. Develop coping responses which you can use rather than indulge in your addiction.

Benefits of Out-Patient Alcoholism Treatment

Alcohol rehab can have these benefits—

• Better Relationships
• Fewer Legal Problems
• Better Career
• Better Health
• More Disposable Income
• True Happiness

Treatment for Alcoholics in the Phoenix Area

Effective skills to overcome alcoholism can be learned. Deer Valley Counseling offers individual and group alcohol treatment to alcoholics in Phoenix, Glendale, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale and other cities in Arizona.

The alcohol rehab groups meet at the times and places listed above. Cost is $20 per group session. Each session lasts one and a half hours. The alcoholism treatment program takes 12 weeks to complete in a group setting and about half that in an individual setting. Individual sessions are on a sliding scale. The group can be used in the short term to learn substance abuse recovery techniques and in the long term as a support group on an as-needed basis.

Alcoholism can cause great emotional, financial, legal, and physical difficulties. Treatment can help. Call 602.750.8051 if you would like to discuss out-patient alcohol treatment.

We answer the phones 7 days a week between the hours of 7 am and 8 pm. We are open evenings and weekends including both Saturday and Sunday.