{"id":926,"date":"2023-02-08T21:34:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T21:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sr22adviser.com\/guidance-and-tips\/?p=926"},"modified":"2023-08-08T14:50:08","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T14:50:08","slug":"how-to-control-your-drinking-after-an-sr-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sr22adviser.com\/guidance-and-tips\/sr-22-tips\/how-to-control-your-drinking-after-an-sr-22\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Control Your Drinking After Getting an SR-22\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you have <\/span>received an SR-22<\/span><\/a> order from the court or your state\u2019s DMV due to a DUI conviction, you may have dealt with the following problems:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you are required to file an SR-22, it\u2019s just one more expensive consequence for getting caught driving while under the influence. But it may be a sign that you have a problem. The first step toward fixing these problems is to control your drinking.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Alcohol addiction, or <\/span>alcohol use disorder<\/span><\/a>, affects more than 14 million people in the United States alone.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you have received an SR-22 for an alcohol-related driving incident, you may have challenges regulating your intake of alcohol.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Other signs that you may have AUD include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A medical professional can help determine if AUD applies to you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Controlling your drinking involves a multi-step process that addresses both the psychological and physiological aspects of the disorder.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Five AUD treatments include:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Completing these treatments may help to prevent further <\/span>SR-22 restrictions in your state<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 1. Behavioral Therapy<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Behavioral treatments encompass many types of approaches, including:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you have <\/span>received a DUI<\/span><\/a> in your state, you may also qualify for additional state-required counseling.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 2. Pharmacological Treatment<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The FDA has approved the following drugs to help people with AUD recover from the disorder:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Both general practitioners and psychiatrists can prescribe these medications. Addiction specialists may prescribe these medications as well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 3. Mutual Assistance Organizations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The most popular mutual support organization, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), offers many programs to help individuals with AUD recover from their addiction. The belief is that those who suffer from alcoholism are in the best position to understand and help others with the same affliction.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Other mutual support groups may exist in your local area. Where applicable, <\/span>a DUI attorney<\/span><\/a> may also be able to point you in the right direction.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 4. Schedule an Appointment with Your Primary Care Physician<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You should consider scheduling an appointment with your primary care physician (PCP).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Your PCP can conduct a full examination to rule out other causes of your alcohol use and provide a starting treatment plan or referral to another physician for laying out a strategy that will help you move forward.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Some individuals with AUD may have or develop liver disease, so a PCP visit can help start the treatment process for this condition as well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 5. Psychiatry and Other Medical Practitioners<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Psychiatrists have either an MD or DO degree and can prescribe medications to individuals who have AUD. These specialists focus on providing medications and behavioral treatments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One type of psychiatrist who specializes in AUD, an addiction specialist, can provide additional medical services that support addiction treatment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry maintains a list of addiction psychiatrists organized by state. This database also contains contact information for associated physicians.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) also maintains a database of treatment facilities. <\/span>You can access the treatment services database here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Your primary care physician may also have the ability to refer you to a dedicated addiction psychiatrist who specializes in AUD. Consider also reaching out to your insurance provider for a list of physicians who specialize in this practice area.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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