For yourself or someone around you
Help with alcohol problems
Alcohol use often seems innocent. A glass to relax, to celebrate, to forget… But when alcohol use slowly creeps in and unnoticeably increases, it can be a signal of something deeper. At Affect2U, we don't see addiction as the problem, but as a symptom of underlying pain or trauma. Are you worried about someone? We help both the person with an addiction and their environment with expert guidance. Without judgment, with respect and in complete discretion.
Recognize the signals
How do you recognize alcohol problems?
- Someone needs more and more alcohol to feel the same effect.
- You notice that drinking happens more often or in secret.
- The person denies or minimizes the drinking.
- Relationships, work or health come under pressure.
- Alcohol is used to escape stress, sadness or pain.
- You see periods of heavy drinking (binge drinking) alternated with hardly drinking at all.
What are the consequences of alcohol problems?
Mental
- Reduced memory and concentration
- Lowered inhibitions
- Denial and shame
Physical
- Damage to the heart, liver, pancreas and brain
- Withdrawal symptoms (sweating, shaking, nausea)
- Higher risk of chronic diseases
Social
- Tensions in relationships
- Problems at work or school
- Neglect of yourself and your environment
Also for professionals
For employers, HR, care providers and lawyers
Alcohol problems at work are not always visible, but they can have a major impact on the team and the working atmosphere. Affect2U offers professional guidance and tailored advice for employers confronted with alcohol problems in the team. Our private center offers help with alcohol problems through a rapid intake without a waiting list and an expert program. Whether it concerns support for HR, advice on alcohol in the workplace or help for an employee: we are happy to think along in confidence.
Professionals also regularly come into contact with clients struggling with alcohol problems. Affect2U supports them through professional guidance and a confidential referral to our private center for addiction care. We offer customized residential care with a multidisciplinary team that can act quickly. Together, we go from surviving to living, with great care and expertise.
Step-by-step plan
What can you do as a loved one?
As a friend, parent, partner or colleague, you often feel powerless. Yet you can already mean a lot.
- Make it discussable and listen without judgment.
- Look for information and understand that addiction is often a symptom of trauma or pain.
- Offer support, not a battle.
- Set boundaries and protect yourself and other family members.
- Call in help, because you certainly don't have to carry this alone.
Take the first step
Recovery is a process, not an end point
At Affect2U, you can count on a rapid intake, without a waiting list. We have an experienced team and a dedicated counselor who accompanies you and your loved one throughout the entire program. The program is a combination of daily group sessions with weekly individual and family therapy in a calm, homely environment. After admission, we also remain available with aftercare and relapse prevention, because recovery is a process and not an end point.
Help with alcohol problems
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