Alcohol: socially acceptable, widely available and promoted in a way that no other drug ever has been. It has an unique position, reputation and status, so it can be difficult to recognise when drinking is no longer healthy but has developed into something more problematic.
Before alcoholism or alcohol dependency there will be a period of misuse. It is during this window that if addressed, it is possible that dependency can be averted and a great deal or harm and suffering can be avoided. Want to know more about alcohol dependency?
The prevention program is just the opportunity to catch your drinking before it escalates to alcohol dependency or addiction. It is a focused expert intervention to prevent alcoholism, addiction and dependency before it is too late. You will:
- find out where you are on the alcohol dependency continuum
- map your projected drinking
- receive a personalised plan developed to prevent dependency
- discover the real reasons why you drink and how dangerous drinking develops
- recognise your triggers & learn how to manage your crisis situations
- introduce key alcohol consumption management skills
- learn a variety of ways to stop drinking
- learn the true dangers and facts about alcohol, and drinking