Alcohol Addiction Is Real — and Treatable

Alcohol Addiction Is Real — and Treatable

Alcohol use is legal, common, and socially accepted — which is why so many people don’t realize they’re struggling until it’s already impacted their health, job, family, or future.

Whether you’ve tried to cut back on your own or you’re watching a loved one spiral into alcohol-related chaos, you’re not alone — and you’re not beyond help.

At Epic Health Partners, we provide evidence-based treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD) that addresses both the physical dependence and the emotional pain that drives it. We create a safe, stigma-free space where recovery begins with honesty and is sustained through structure, clinical care, and human connection.

When Drinking Becomes a Disorder

Alcohol Use Disorder is more than “drinking too much.” It’s a chronic condition defined by:
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Inability to cut back or control use

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Drinking in dangerous situations (e.g., while driving or working)

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Neglecting responsibilities

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Relationship breakdowns

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Tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, or blackouts

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Using alcohol to self-medicate trauma, anxiety, or depression

How We Treat Alcohol Use Disorder
At Epic, treatment is never one-size-fits-all. Every client receives a personalized plan built around their level of need, co-occurring mental health conditions, and recovery goals.

Clinical Assessment & Diagnostic Evaluation

Includes ASAM criteria, history review, and treatment recommendations

Therapy

Individual and group counseling using CBT, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention strategies

Case Management

Support with housing, benefits, transportation, and life skills for clients in early or unstable recovery

Psychiatric Care

Medication management for co-occurring depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Options like naltrexone or Vivitrol may be used to reduce cravings and support sobriety, if clinically appropriate

Step-Up or Step-Down Care

Access to Residential Treatment (Tranquility Grove), Partial Hospitalization (PHP), IOP, and Outpatient Therapy

Who We Help

Epic Health Partners supports:
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Adults who have tried to quit but keep relapsing

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Individuals whose drinking is affecting their relationships or employment

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Clients with dual diagnoses (e.g., alcohol use + depression or trauma)

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People navigating legal issues, DSS involvement, or probation

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Families seeking structured support for a loved one’s alcohol use

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Medicaid, Medicare, and commercially insured clients across Virginia

Real Recovery Starts With the Right Support
Real Recovery Starts With the Right Support
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