Can alcoholism be treated or cured?
It is possible, provided the alcoholic accepts he has a problem and wants to do something about it. Treatment programs include counseling as well as medications to help a person stop drinking. Most alcoholics need help to recover with support and treatment, many addicts are able to stop drinking and rebuild their lives. And no, alcoholism cannot really be cured. Even if an alcoholic has been sober for a long time, he or she can still slip. An alcoholic must be at all times be aware of the possibility of being over confident of controlling his drinking leading to a relapse.
