Sobriety - learn everything you need to know about sobriety

What is sobriety?

Abstinence for an addicted person means the time of giving up pure alcohol and stopping drinking. Sobriety, on the other hand, is additionally associated with introducing changes in the daily life of the addicted person. It is primarily about values, the way of perceiving the world. The addict learns anew to function properly, rebuilds relationships with loved ones, and sets new goals in their life. They also eliminate habits that dominated under the influence of alcohol. The shortest definition of sobriety is considered to be constant self-discovery while simultaneously introducing changes.

Phases of sobriety in an addicted alcoholic

Beginning a sober life is not easy for an addicted person. Alcohol disease develops quickly and violently. Getting out of addiction requires time. It is a complicated process that proceeds individually for each addicted person. However, several stages can be distinguished that repeat in the case of addiction.

• Withdrawal phase

Usually lasts about 2 weeks. In the case of alcohol addiction, it can be recognized by the fact that the addict experiences strong symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Sobering up occurs gradually, but due to alcohol cravings and withdrawal syndrome, there are many doubts, and well-being is not at a high level. This phase usually precedes the decision to start therapy.

• Honeymoon phase

Well-being improves significantly. The addict begins to realize the problem and believes in improvement. The brain gets used to the sobering process. This stage can be dangerous because it evokes too much self-confidence and leads to abandoning treatment.

• Wall phase

Well-being is less positive because the initial euphoria drops. The addict is more aware of the consequences of alcoholism, which evokes negative thoughts. The magnitude of consequences is overwhelming. The person realizes how much must change for real improvement to occur. At this stage of sobering up after vodka or other liquor, internal frustration and psychological discomfort often appear, which pass thanks to continuing therapy.

• Adjustment phase

This is the time of lifestyle change and searching for solutions that will replace alcohol. Mood improves. Psychological and emotional stabilization occurs. The person learns to plan their actions and constantly draws conclusions. They also see positive aspects of sobriety and focus on achieving set goals. Life begins to stabilize.

• Resolution phase

This is a further process of self-discovery. It consists of rebuilding values, finding new interests, and making acquaintances. Family, professional, and personal life stabilizes, which gives more motivation to work on oneself. See: What are the phases of alcoholism? Knowledge of sobering phases can evoke inner peace. During each of them, however, a person can interrupt abstinence and return to addiction. The process of changes entirely depends on the attitude of the particular person.

What elements of alcoholism interfere with abstinence?

Sobering up requires introducing significant changes in daily life. New habits should effectively replace drinking and ensure that a return to addiction does not occur. The most difficult thing is to break old habits. Specific people, places, or memories can trigger alcohol cravings. Therefore, in the initial phase of sobering up, it is important to completely cut oneself off from the past, people, and things that may cause the desire to consume alcohol. The most difficult is the first year, but the fight against alcohol disease actually lasts a lifetime.

Alcohol detox – key information

Detoxification is necessary because not only alcohol abuse itself causes changes in the human body. An addicted person trying to deal with addiction on their own, shortly after stopping alcohol, after long drinking binges, begins to feel the effects of its withdrawal. Symptoms of withdrawal syndrome develop – dangerous both for health and for human life. That is why detox must be carried out under the supervision of qualified medical personnel who, if necessary, can immediately provide the necessary help. Alcohol, or rather its abuse, leads to changes in metabolism. Toxins entering the body begin to accumulate in such quantity that the organs responsible for their removal cannot keep up. Water-electrolyte imbalances also occur. Elements and minerals necessary for proper functioning, including the circulatory system, are flushed out of the body. Liver insufficiency occurs, changes in pancreatic function, disturbance of ionic balance. At the same time, accompanying diseases may develop, such as bronchitis and pneumonia or diabetes. We perform alcohol detoxification and body detoxification at our facilities:

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