“Can a person recover from alcohol addiction?”

Yes, many people recover and stay sober with help. If you have any further questions or need more clarity, please consult with a psychiatrist. If you`re in Texas, we welcome you to reach out to www.MidCitiesPsychiatry.com, we`re here to help you.

One can be free of alcohol for long periods, but
once diagnosed with alcohol addiction, it is a diagnosis
for life.

Yes, but it's complicated. I wrote a kindle ebook called "Cure Alcoholism Naturally." Nearly every neurotransmitter gets depleted by alcohol. Neurotransmitters can be tested for in several ways. They be restored naturally. There are also gut issues, and most alcoholics are dealing with systemic candida and blood sugar problems. GABA is the lynch pin in terms of brain chemistry. Then, of course, there are the issues of early life abuse and neglect that usually play a role. AA helps with the spiritual component.

Alcohol addiction is a very complicated issue. First, to recover, the person with alcohol problems has to be committed to participate in a* substance abuse program*. Depending on how severe the addiction is, the treatment can be done as outpatient or inpatient and it may last for a few months for the first part of the treatment . Full compliance with the treatment is fundamental for a good outcome. Second, the person should attend AA meetings, 90 meetings in 90 days at the beginning and then attend 2-3 meetings a week regularly. Third, the person should at the same time work with a counselor on a weekly basis to address personal issues that may trigger the crave for alcohol. Fourth, the person should find a *sponsor* among the recovered persons from his/her AA group. Fifth, it would help if the person has good psychosocial support from family and friends. If all these steps can be fulfilled, the likelihood of a *recovery *is higher. However, the person with alcoholism should always keep in mind that he/she is an alcoholic for life and that recovery may not be permanent. There is always the possibility of *relapse*, even if the person has not touched alcohol for 20 years or more. Stressful situations may lead to relapse, even after many years of sobriety.

Absolutely. Over time, quite a significant proportion of individuals with alcohol use disorder completely quit, after many prior failed attempts at becoming sober.