Alcohol Addiction Counseling NY with Nancy Hilsenrath, LCSW
Hi, my name is Nancy Hilsenrath and I'm a treatment placement specialist with Acadia healthcare. Acadia healthcare is the largest behavioral health organization in the world. My role is to help providers, family members, or loved ones find the best residential treatment program that suits their individual needs. Hi, my name is Nancy Hilsenrath and I'm a treatment placement specialist with Acadia healthcare. Acadia healthcare is the largest behavioral health organization in the world. My role is to help providers, family members, or loved ones find the best residential treatment program that suits their individual needs.I work with adolescents and adults with behavioral health concerns. I work with concerns ranging from ...
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For those struggling with or trying to overcome from an addiction, whether it be to tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or gambling – addiction counseling can be an essential part of the recovery process. Not only does the process help provide an understanding of the addiction and the basis for it, but it can also furnish the patient with the tools to identify the triggers for the addiction and ways to modify their behaviors to counteract them. Sadly, addictions do not end because people want them to – they need to learn how to manage them and stop them taking over their lives. An addiction counselor can help people retrace the steps that ...
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Alcohol addiction is a common affliction affecting more than 15 million people in the United States. However, less than 8% of those affected receive treatment for alcohol abuse disorder. If you or someone you know may be suffering from alcohol abuse disorder, help is available. Drinking is a common and socially accepted activity. Over half of Americans report drinking in the past month. However, not all who drink suffer from alcohol abuse disorder. Alcohol abuse disorder is defined as alcohol use that consistently negatively affects one’s life. The following are among the warning signs of problem drinking: Not being able to remember things that happened while you were drinking (brownouts or blackouts) ...
Read MoreIf you or a loved one is suffering from an addiction, Nancy can help set you on the path to recovery.
There is no-one-size-fits all when it comes to addiction counselling. Every addict is different, with their own problems and reasons for adopting the addictive habit. Equally, the path to recovery is different for everybody, and a trained counselor will be able to tailor their advice to what suits best the needs of the individual patient. Nancy may also be able to recommend them to other support groups or further treatment where this may be necessary.
NOT ONLY DOES THE PROCESS HELP PROVIDE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ADDICTION AND THE BASIS FOR IT, BUT IT CAN ALSO FURNISH THE PATIENT WITH THE TOOLS TO IDENTIFY THE TRIGGERS FOR THE ADDICTION AND WAYS TO MODIFY THEIR BEHAVIORS TO COUNTERACT THEM.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT COUNSELING, CONTACT NANCY HILSENRATH:
3 CONVENIENT NEW YORK COUNSELING LOCATIONS: West Hempstead, NY, Douglaston, NY, Hewlett, NY
