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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
A number of methods to solve alcoholism are available for alcoholism, including faith in God, detoxification, [[psychotherapy]], self-help groups, and medications.
A number of methods to solve alcoholism are available for alcoholism, including faith in God, detoxification, [[psychotherapy]], self-help groups, and medications.
Faith based:
'''Detoxification''' is an abrupt cessation of drinking, often accompanied by medications such as [[benzodiazepine]]s to minimize withdrawal symptoms. Detoxification helps a person to cope with the physiological effects of chronic heavy drinking, but does not help with issues such as urges to drink or underlying reasons for alcohol dependence. Consequently, additional treatment is usually required for a successful outcome.
'''Detoxification''' is an abrupt cessation of drinking, often accompanied by medications such as [[benzodiazepine]]s to minimize withdrawal symptoms. Detoxification helps a person to cope with the physiological effects of chronic heavy drinking, but does not help with issues such as urges to drink or underlying reasons for alcohol dependence. Consequently, additional treatment is usually required for a successful outcome.