Alcoholism Treatment

Gay Friendly Alcoholism Treatment

If you are reading this, odds are you or someone you know are in need of alcoholism treatment. Before we go on to provide you additional information on alcoholism treatment, you should have a better understanding of what alcoholism is. Alcoholism is the excessive consumption of alcohol combined with an inability to stop drinking in spite of negative consequences. Alcoholism also carries with it a physical dependence and tolerance. Research has shown us the best way to recover from alcoholism is to enter treatment in a residential program.

During the initial stage of alcoholism treatment, we must first determine whether or not you suffer from alcoholism or alcohol abuse. If you can relate to several of these consequences, you most likely require alcoholism treatment:

• Unable to stop drinking and stay sober even after promising to do so
• Constant arguing about how much you drink
• Hiding alcohol or lying about how much you drink
• If you don't drink, you begin to feel sick
• Lost your job due to alcohol-related difficulties
• Deteriorating relationships
• Financial difficulties
• Legal difficulties (DUI or DWI)
• Drinking more than you used to

These are all signs of someone that is in desperate need of alcoholism treatment. If you or a loved one needs treatment for alcoholism, call 1-800-231-1820 NOW!

Alcoholism Treatment for the GLBT Community

Lakeview's Freedom Rings has been recognized by treatment professionals across the country as providing the nation's best alcoholism treatment for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender population. Our ability to integrate individualized alcoholism treatment within an entire treatment protocol has earned us a reputation for both quality and extremely effective treatment of alcoholism.

Alcoholism Treatment Philosophy

Another feature that has helped Freedom Rings receive such national acclaim is found in our alcohol treatment philosophy with regards to the GLBT community. While many treatment programs are considered "gay only," or have a program that offers one group within their entire clinical program and markets themselves as providing state-of-the-art treatment for the GLBT population, we at Freedom Rings embrace another philosophy all together. We believe treatment should be provided in a clinical environment which resembles the "real world," while providing the GLBT community with a "program within a program." The Freedom Rings program at Lakeview provides members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community with several clinical activities a day. This type of alcoholism treatment provides the GLBT individual with a non-judgmental environment where they can feel safe enough to discuss issues they are not yet comfortable discussing among heterosexual groups.

Another aspect of Freedom Rings is that even if you are not sure you're gay; you can still participate in the Freedom Rings program. The same holds true if you are admitted for alcoholism treatment and are questioning your sexual orientation. During treatment, if you want to attend the Freedom Rings group, you will receive complete support of our entire staff. We don't just say it; we really do provide individualized alcoholism treatment.

Alcoholism Treatment Center

Freedom Rings is located within the main treatment facility of Lakeview's Health Systems. Our lakeside alcoholism treatment center is perfectly situated to provide each patient with peace of mind and privacy. Designed similar to a college campus, one 10,000-square-foot building is where our "state-of-the-art" alcoholism detox takes place. Across the property is a magnificent 20,000-square-foot building where all of the clinical services are provided. In addition to our beautiful alcoholism treatment center, we have designed Recovery Residences specifically for our patients. These residences, which very few treatment centers have, provide for our patients the opportunity to put into practice that which they have learned during their alcoholism treatment.

For quality alcoholism treatment that is proven effective, call 1-800-231-1820 NOW! Our staff will be happy to assist you.