First Stage: Treatment of the Withdrawal Symptoms:- The withdrawal symptoms experienced by an alcoholic include shaking, sweating, loss of sleep, irritability, and restlessness. He can manage these withdrawal symptoms with the aid of specific medications.
Second Stage: Maintenance therapy:- Once the withdrawal symptoms have passed, the alcoholic is assisted in long-term alcohol abstinence. He establishes a schedule and practices self-discipline to carry out the tasks required to sustain his sobriety. He engages in self-reflection, begins to make amends for previous errors, and begins to reintegrate himself into his family and society. He eventually starts developing into a responsible and productive person.
Third Stage: Preventing Relapse:- Alcoholics must make multiple attempts before they are successful. Relapses are typical for all habits. A few strategies can help you stay away from a relapse. These are the strategies that the alcoholic uses to abstain from the first drink. He is aware that the first drink is what causes the most harm.