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Alcoholism Treatment

Alcoholism is a treatable disease. It is often said that you can never be cured of alcoholism, but it is possible to be in recovery for an indefinite period. Therefore if an alcoholic seeks helps for their alcoholism is it likely the treatment will be successful and they can become long term sober.

There are many different types of alcoholism treatment, but the most common factor that guarantees success is a desire by the person themselves to get help. In the course of treatment for their alcoholism there may be one or more relapses, but large numbers of alcoholics who seek help and get alcoholism treatment end up living long-term sober.

This Glossary article was created on 10th January 2010