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Alcoholism ServicesAlcoholism is a progressive disease. Long-term alcohol use can cause devastating physical and psychological problems and dependence. It can interfere with relationships, work, health and more, to the extent where alcohol becomes the most important aspect of a person’s life. For most people, addiction begins slowly, but increases rapidly if it goes untreated. Persons with addictions can often stop for awhile but, without professional help, usually revert back to the need to resume alcohol use. Recovery from alcohol abuse is possible. The first step is to determine whether you (or someone you know) have a problem. Symptoms and a self-test for alcoholism are included below. While they will give you an indication if there is a problem, an assessment by a certified addiction counselor is recommended.
SymptomsA person exhibiting any or all of the following symptoms may have an alcohol problem:
Frequently-asked QuestionsHere are the answers to some frequently-asked questions regarding alcoholism: How do I know if I am an alcoholic? Only a qualified professional can make the diagnosis of alcoholism. However, if your use of alcohol is causing difficulties in your life - including in your family relationships, social relationships, work functioning, health status, ability to manage your emotions, legal status, etc. - there is a good chance you may have a problem. What causes alcoholism? We don’t know the specific causes of alcoholism. Causes include the influences of our biological make-up, the impact of our life experiences including those of early life/childhood, trauma, and current stressors. The degree to which each of these is a factor differs for each individual. We also know that the use of alcohol can create permanent changes in brain functioning that make it more difficult to quit its use. Don’t people with alcohol addiction have to drink every day? No. The significant majority of persons with these disorders do not drink daily. Will I have to quit drinking alcohol during treatment? Our primary goal with each consumer is his or her abstinence from all mood-altering substances. We work with consumers toward achieving this goal over the course of treatment, and maintaining it following treatment completion. If it cannot be achieved, we will refer you to a more intensive level of care. What if I want to quit using one substance but not another? Abstinence from all mood-altering substances is our expectation because it results in the lowest likelihood of relapse. Our experience and the research literature indicate that continuing to use any mood-altering substance while trying to quit another undermines successful recovery. Will I ever be able to drink alcohol again safely? If you have alcoholism, any future use of alcohol increases your risk of relapse and is not recommended. Self TestWant to find out if you have or if someone you know has an alcohol problem? Visit www.alcoholscreening.org and take the simple self-administered and confidential test. It is important to note that this self test is not a diagnosis and DOES NOT replace a face to face evaluation with a trained clinical professional. Services and Treatment OptionsHorizon recognizes that alcohol problems often negatively effect individuals’ functioning within their family and social group, at work and in the management of their feelings. To address this, Horizon provides a full compendium of services, including:
Horizon Health Services’ outpatient chemical dependency programs are provided at the following locations: Bailey-LaSalle Counseling Center Batavia Recovery Center Boulevard Counseling Center Hertel Elmwood Counseling Center Horizon Family Recovery Center Lockport Counseling Center Main-Amherst Counseling Center Niagara Falls Counseling Center Niagara Falls City Market Counseling Center Tonawanda Counseling Center Union Losson Counseling Center Horizon actively participates in the Drug Courts of the Cities of Niagara Falls and Tonawanda and the Towns of Amherst and Cheektowaga, and in the Buffalo Drug Court. These courts divert non-violent offenders with drug-related offenses into tightly monitored treatment as an alternative to incarceration. Other helpful websitesVisit these other helpful websites to learn more about alcoholism:
These links are provided to assist visitors to this site in obtaining information related to substance abuse and treatment. The links represent a variety of agencies and non-government organizations. By displaying links, Horizon is not endorsing the organizations represented nor making any claim as to the accuracy and validity of the information found on their websites. Vocational and Educational Rehabilitation ServicesHorizon’s Vocational and Educational Rehabilitation Services are designed to serve individuals with mental health disorders and/or chemical dependency who have expressed a desire to enter or re-enter the workforce. Our objective is to provide meaningful, competitive and permanent employment in settings offering opportunities for advancement and promotion. Horizon’s Vocational and Educational Rehabilitation Services have a 20-year history of success in providing area employers with dependable and motivated workers. Click here for more information about Horizon’s Vocational and Educational Rehabilitation Services.
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Horizon Health Services' outpatient chemical dependency programs provide opportunities for people to recover from alcohol abuse/dependency. Horizon's staff members work with consumers to develop a plan for recovery that is responsive to their unique needs. We provide a state-of-the-art structured treatment approach with demonstrated effectiveness. All treatment services are provided with caring and respect, under the strictest confidentiality, with the overall goals of:
