The Open Toxicology Journal

2013, 6 : 34-37
Published online 2013 May 30. DOI: 10.2174/1874340401306010034
Publisher ID: TOTOXIJ-6-34

Residential Treatment as a Rehabilitation Opportunity for Alcoholism Care

Giorgio Cerizza and M. Paola Ranalletti
Alcoholism Rehabilitation Unit of Rivolta d'Adda, S. Marta Hospital, Rivolta d'Adda - "Ospedale Maggiore" Crema, Italy

ABSTRACT

Short residential rehabilitation in the treatment of alcohol dependence in Italy is becoming more widespread and significant.

This type of treatment offers the possibility, in a situation alcohol and drug free, to make a more accurate diagnosis and provide information relevant for the purposes of outpatient rehabilitation.

In addition, psychotherapy group allows the breaking of loneliness and the reactivation of interpersonal skills.

Taking care of the entire family helps the reactivation of the roles within the family.

The teams working in the residential rehabilitation program are multi-professional. This allows to take care of the patients from a psychological point of view, but also a medical and educational ones.