Brief-TSF holistic treatment
What symptoms of alcoholism does Brief-TSF address?
Many signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse may not be apparent even to a close relative or friend.
However, some can be easily seen and some may be hidden by other symptoms; or denied by the drinker.
The Brief-TSF course describes the signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse and alcoholism and provides ways of uncovering them.
Medical symptoms of alcoholism.
The medical symptoms of alcoholism are;
- Hangovers,
- blackouts,
- injuries,
- lethargy,
- weight gain or loss,
- poor coordination,
- high blood pressure,
- impotence,
- vomiting,
- nausea,
- cirrhosis of the liver,
- pancreas disease,
- brain damage, and
- tolerance to alcohol.
Psychological signs of alcohol dependence.
The psychological symptoms of alcohol dependence are;
- Poor concentration,
- sleep problems,
- cloudy thinking,
- depression,
- anxiety/stress,
- aggression,
- loss of control of drinking and
- denial of the effects of alcohol.
Social aspects of alcohol abuse
The social aspects of alcohol abuse are;
- Difficulties and arguments with family or friends,
- difficulties performing at work or home,
- unemployment,
- withdrawal from friends and social activities,
- legal problems and
- financial insecurity.
Spiritual affects of alcohol addiction.
The spiritual affect of alcohol addiction are;
- Dysthymia or mild chronic depression,
- restlessness,
- irritability,
- discontentment,
- self-centeredness,
- insecurity,
- self-pitying,
- resentful,
- fearful and
- feeling useless.
Partner Brief-TSF
Brief-TSF includes intervention with significant others in an alcohol dependents life. Significant others may be
- partners of alcoholics,
- children of alcoholics,
- adult children of alcoholics,
- parents of alcoholics,
- grand parents of alcoholics and
- work colleagues.
Partner Brief-TSF has similar goals and methods to Brief-TSF. The overall goal is referral of the significant other to Al-anon or Alateen.
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