Alcoholism is a rising concern as it is growing at alarming rates all over the country. The abuse of alcohol costs entire communities and government in many ways. Government spends billions of tax payer dollars to provide treatment for alcoholics, and incarcerate those who have violated laws in their pursuit of consumption of this substance. Over the years physicians have conducted research and found that alcoholism is indeed a disease of the brain. When a person satisfies their need for the drink repeatedly he/she develops compulsive behaviors which branch out in chaotic forms for the most part. Alcohol treatment was designed to help individuals who have adopted this way of life through various medicinal and therapeutic methods. It all starts with choosing the program. Most treatment plans last from 30 -120 days and they require some intense study and care as time progresses. However, they are beneficial for saving the lives of many individuals who are in this predicament and place them on a path of sobriety. Many studies have concluded that people who undergo this type of treatment and successfully complete the programs, gain self-empowerment and are able to live productive lives and they also acquire new and closer bonds and relationships with their support groups, whether it is family and/or friends or a combination of both. Many times families are prompted to participate for other reasons, such as to receive healing, through being educated on the dynamics of alcoholism and learning about how they have been affected and how to cope. For the most part Alcohol treatment provides this service through counseling and education. Participants will also learn about the origins of the patient’s reasons for abusing the alcohol and how to help them overcome challenges which may promote relapse. While some people are able to stop using on their own, they may not have the insight of the internal organ damage, or co morbidities that derive from usage nor may the have the expertise to treat them. It is recommended that persons suffering with alcoholism seek professional addiction treatment and advice from doctors who may provide an overall diagnosis that will increase the chances of living long term without relapses. The goal is to help families to diminish their feelings of despair and worry about their loved one when they have a solid basis of information by which they are able to measure progress. Alcohol treatment includes assessment and a detoxification process initially, and afterwards the body will have been conditioned to receive the effects of administered treatments and medicines and thus increases the effectiveness of the treatment plan as well. Often family and friends debate on whether or not they should involve experts in the matter and the answer is definitely yes! Although some abusers may have an outside appearance that appears in tact there could be a lot of damage occurring internally. Alcohol treatment will be able to provide a more comprehensive defense. Furthermore it will not only give the patient a new lease on life for him or herself but it produces a happier healthier individual who is able to be an attribute to his/her family and community.