Most addicts find it difficult to give up their alcohol habit because alcohol affects the brain and its affect lingers even after a person discontinues their use. The main affect of alcohol on the brain is that it impedes the ability of the brain to control impulses. Therefore, when a patient stops the intake of the substance, his body cannot control the urge to have it and consequently the patient reverts to alcohol taking habit. An alcohol rehab program consists of a number of therapies depending upon the case.The two most important parts of alcohol treatment are: Medication A rehab program starts with detoxification. During detoxification, medication is required to prevent relapses. Medication depends upon the type of addiction. For example, for alcohol addiction, medication like disulfiram and naltroxene are used and for nicotine addiction, different types of nasal sprays and lozenges are used to curb the urge.
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