"I knew I had a problem with alcoholism. I was constantly drunk and what they call a functioning alcoholic. I also had physical and mental problems and suffered from depression. So I called Brighton Hospital and asked for help. Now I'm greatly improved and a recovered alcoholic."

"The staff took interest in me and in helping my situation. They told me I could make it if I wanted to — if a patient is willing to do the work, the staff is willing to help. After becoming sober I decided to help people the way the Brighton Hospital staff helped me. I became a volunteer and assist the aftercare counselors."

Effective and affordable alcoholism treatment is what you'll receive at Brighton Hospital. Many addicts have come from all over the world and left with their lives completely transformed in a way that they never thought possible. Larry mentioned that the staff, "took interest in me and helping my situation". It's a familiar situation for many of them. Your recovery is guided and monitored by a staff of licensed and expertly trained counselors and therapists some of whom, are themselves, in alcoholism addiction recovery. All of our experience and knowledge with the alcoholism is required with every patient because alcohol withdrawal differs greatly from most drugs because it can be fatal. For instance, while it's possible for heroin addicts to die from other health problems made worse by the strain of withdrawal, an otherwise healthy alcoholic can die from the direct effects of withdrawal, if it is not properly managed. Heavy alcohol use reduces the production of GABA, which is a neuroinhibitor. An abrupt stop of alcohol consumption can induce a condition where neither alcohol nor GABA exists in the system in adequate quantities, causing uncontrolled firing of the synapses. This causes hallucinations, shakes, convulsions, seizures, and possible heart failure. All possible withdrawal issues can be safely controlled and mediated in our medically supervised detox center. In view of this, extreme caution and diligence in your care are definitely an ongoing concern at Brighton Hospital.

We're the second-oldest alcoholism treatment center in the United States and the first to be licensed in Michigan. One of the leading centers in patient recovery that began in the early 1950s, pioneering in custom, individually tailored alcoholism programs. We maintain a campus setting, with integrated facilities within walking distance of one another for optimal patient care. Additionally, we have treatment programs for addictions to: meth, marijuana, pot, crack, heroin, cocaine, speed, oxycontin, coke, prescription pain pills, ecstasy, plus other chemical abuse and addiction problems.