If you fear that your wife has become an alcoholic or is battling with alcohol issues, Help4Addiction offers a FREE helpline with professional advice and treatment options.
Diagnosing an alcohol problem can be difficult and knowing the first steps to addressing the issue can be even harder – but are here to assist you with the best practice for your and your partner.
Simply call us on 0203 955 7700 to speak to a customer care advisor today.
Speak to us about:
- 7-day, 14-day, 28-day, 90-day treatment
- Alcohol detox
- Inpatient alcohol rehab
- Outpatient alcohol rehab
- Online alcohol rehab
- Ongoing support
- Secondary treatment
- Trouble leaving your spouse
- Alcohol impacting your marriage
At Help4Addiction, we are run by community professionals who understand the perils of alcohol addiction – and the best ways to approach it. Through providing advice over the phone and offering various treatments, we can find the best options to help your wife’s alcohol issues and offer sustainable coping mechanisms for her, your family and loved ones.
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How Can You Help My Wife With An Alcohol Addiction?
| Price | Description |
|---|---|
| 7 Day Rehab – From £2,000 | A basic form of rehab including alcohol counselling, therapy sessions, detox programmes, and wellness activities. Suitable for those with mild addiction, available as online, inpatient, or outpatient treatment. |
| 14 Day Rehab – From £4,000 | A more extended programme offering counselling, CBT, group therapy, and activities. Provides a deeper level of support for overcoming alcohol addiction. |
| 28 Day Rehab – From £8,000 | A full 1-month programme offering comprehensive therapy and support. Can be completed as inpatient or outpatient, depending on individual needs and preferences. |
| 90 Day Alcohol Rehab | A long-term 3-month rehab programme, combining inpatient and outpatient care. Allows more time for recovery and reduces the risk of early relapse. |
| Alcohol Detox – Online or Inpatient | An alcohol detox programme supervised by professionals, available online or in clinic. Includes 24/7 phone support, one-to-one calls, and virtual group therapy. |
| Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab | Inpatient care includes overnight stays and structured support; outpatient rehab allows patients to return home daily. Outpatient is often cheaper but may not suit everyone. |
| Ongoing Support and Aftercare | Secondary treatments to prevent relapse, including sponsor support, helplines, group therapy, and community programmes. |
What Treatments Could Help My Wife With Her Alcohol Problem?
- Alcohol detox
- CBT therapy
- Group therapy
- Medication
- One-to-one therapy with a professional
- Nutrition
- Exercise
How Do I Know My Wife is An Alcoholic?
Lack of Control Over Drinking
Alcohol use disorder is characterised by the lack of control over alcohol consumption. This means that your alcoholic spouse may be unable to control:
- When they drink
- How often they drink
- How much they drink
- When they start or stop drinking
They may drink alcohol at inappropriate times or in inappropriate places, or struggle to stop drinking once they start.
Alcohol can quickly become the priority of an alcoholic. This means that they may neglect their responsibilities, or stop partaking in hobbies or activities they once enjoyed to abuse alcohol.
Somebody with alcohol dependence may be aware of the negative consequences of their drinking but continue to do so anyway.
They may also attempt to stop drinking, but end up relapsing. Alcohol addiction is a relapsing disease that can be very difficult to overcome without the right support.
Displays Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
People with an alcohol dependence will experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can affect a person’s physical and mental health – they may feel unwell for a while after stopping drinking.
Withdrawal symptoms can vary from person to person, depending on a range of factors such as medical history and addiction history. Some physical withdrawal symptoms include headache, fever, sweating, red face, hand tremors, appetite changes, nausea, and vomiting.
Some psychological withdrawal symptoms can include anxiety, mood swings, and low mood. Severe alcohol withdrawal – for example, delirium tremens, can involve hallucinations. If your partner is experiencing severe withdrawal, seek medical attention.
Increased Tolerance To Drinking Alcohol
Another sign that your partner has an alcohol problem is that they have an increased tolerance to alcohol.
As they drink more alcohol, over time, their bodies will get used to this level of alcohol intake. This means that they will drink more alcohol to feel the same effect.
You may notice that your partner is drinking the same amount as you but still appearing sober, or needs more alcohol to feel ‘drunk’.
How Can I Help My Alcoholic Wife/ Alcoholic Spouse Myself?
Although you may wish to help your alcoholic partner yourself, it can be difficult without professional guidance. However, it’s possible to support your partner and encourage them to seek professional alcohol treatment.
Speak To Your Wife
One of the first things you should try when dealing with an alcoholic and helping a loved one with an alcohol problem is simply speaking to them. Open up and discuss your concerns regarding their alcohol intake, and ask how they’d feel if they were to stop drinking.
However, it may be difficult to approach the subject if your wife is in denial about their addiction.
Avoid expressing anger or extreme emotion when discussing the issue, and try to avoid hurting their feelings. Keep in mind that alcoholism is a disease, and it can feel very difficult to quit drinking without help.
This is the time to share how your alcoholic husband or wife is making you feel. How is it affecting you? How is it affecting the rest of the family? Are you worried about your partner’s health?
Stage An Intervention
It may take a few attempts before your partner begins to listen, which is why some people choose to stage an alcohol intervention.
An intervention can include family members, loved ones, or even medical professionals or mental health services.
Be sure to conduct research before staging an intervention, and consider carefully the goals of the intervention. The aim of your intervention may be for your wife to recognise their dangerous drinking habits, understand the harm they’re doing to themselves or others, or get them to consider alcohol rehab.
Take Care of Yourself
Living with an alcoholic can be difficult, so it is important to look after your well-being too. Taking care of somebody with an alcohol problem can be draining, so you must make time for yourself.
Make sure that your social life doesn’t decline, and be sure to make time for yourself. It can be too easy to isolate yourself, so be sure that you’re still seeing friends and taking care of your well-being.
How Do I Find Rehab Help For My Alcoholic Wife?
At Help4Addiction, we can work with your wife to find the best place for her to receive alcohol addiction treatment and addiction support. We can discuss the most suitable substance abuse treatment options – whether it be inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, private rehab or NHS rehab – and find the right treatment plan to treat your wife’s addiction.
Therapy can teach your wife effective coping strategies and relapse-prevention techniques. It also offers a safe space to discuss her problems. Some therapies include family therapy, group therapy, individual counselling, and CBT.
Ongoing support is key when it comes to long-term recovery. Support groups such as Al-Anon can be helpful, as well as ongoing counselling and group therapy sessions.
Contact us today to learn more about the treatment process and secure a spot at the most suitable rehab clinic that meets your needs, preferences, and recovery goals, whether it be inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment or online rehab.
About Author
Nicholas Conn
Nicholas Conn is a leading industry addiction expert who runs the UK’s largest addiction advisory service and is regularly featured in the national press, radio and TV. He is the founder and CEO of a drug and alcohol rehab center called Help4addiction, which was founded in 2015. He has been clean himself since 2009 and has worked in the Addiction and Rehab Industry for over a decade. Nick is dedicated to helping others recover and get treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. In 2013, he released a book ‘The Thin White’ line that is available on Amazon.
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