There are rehab facilities that help with all sorts of different behaviors and addictions. They are usually specific to one type of need, making it easier to individualize treatment and focus on certain problems. Some facilities focus on drugs, some on self harm, some on adolescents, others on pornography. Another common type of facility is an alcohol rehab center. These facilities focus on getting you sober off of alcohol. If you aren’t sure whether or not you need to go to rehab for your drinking problems, here are some things to consider.

Does It Often Cause Harm?
When drinking goes from having a good time to frequently causing harm to yourself or others, you have a problem. It doesn’t matter if that harm is physical, emotional, or anything else, it should be a major red flag for you. Alcohol can sometimes make people say and do things that they wouldn’t if they were sober. If you consistently find yourself feeling guilt, remorse, or other negative feelings after the alcohol leaves your system, you should consider seeking help.

Do You Justify Often?
If you find that you often try to justify your drinking patterns to yourself or others, this is usually a clear sign that there is a problem. If your drinking style was healthy, you wouldn’t feel the need to explain your situation. If you keep telling yourself you could stop if you wanted or that there is no way to avoid alcohol in life so why try to quit, there may be a problem. If you find that you feel you need to explain your excessive drinking to friends and family, there may be a problem.

Does It Interfere with Life?
When drinking becomes more important than other important responsibilities, it is time you admit that you need help. It is easy to convince yourself that it’s not an addiction, but when your drinking gets in the way of your family, job, social life, hobbies, or other aspects of life, this is when you know that you truly may be addicted to alcohol. An alcohol rehab center may be a great solution for you to help you become healthy and happy again.

This was a guest post.