Getting Help for Alcohol Addiction: What Are the Options in the UK?

Alcohol addiction, or alcoholism, is a complex and multifaceted disease. One of its aspects is that alcoholism often presents itself with other mental illnesses as comorbidity. More specifically, it is estimated that individuals with a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) engage in treatment for substance use disorders (SUD) at a rate five times higher than the general population. This also includes alcohol addicts. Alcohol addiction is typically diagnosed by a clinical evaluation. Symptoms of this disease include denial, inability to stop alcohol consumption without feeling sick, behavioural changes, lowered inhibitions, impulsive behaviour, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.