Alcoholism THE BATTALION Page 3 THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1975 3731 E. 29 A Diamond in your Aggie Ring . . —the final touch. 846-4708 Carl Bussells ~iamond Room MEMBER AMERfCAN GEM SOCIETY Treatments advanced and varied By JIM CRAWLEY Staff Writer “Bob, what are you going to do about your drinking problem? “I guess 1 11 go to a doctor or something for treatment, I’m not sure.” Let’s help Bob decide on the treatment for his problems. In the past few years t the treat ment and prevention of alcoholism have advanced to new levels. The treatment of alcoholism cur rently is done through a number of methods and programs. The more prominent methods of treatment are Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), behavioral modification, psychotherapy, Antabuse drug therapy and group therapy. Since the AA method, is a well- established, widespread and highly successful program we will discuss it in the next article. One treatment that has received a lot of talk is the Antabuse drug therapy to suppress alcohol use by the problem drinker. The program is centered around a drug which causes a reaction if alcohol is con sumed. The current use of Antabuse has been toward that of an aide in a complete treatment program. Early Seventh in a series in the drug’s history doctors had prescribed heavy doses in hope the threat of a severe reaction would keep the alcoholic from drinking, says Dr. S. L. Billet, of a Washing ton, D.C. alcoholism program. Anatabuse is definitely not a cure-all. As most drugs, Antabuse has a few serious drawbacks. In high doses the drug can sometimes cause death or serious medical problems. A fast and rising method of treat ment is behavior modification. This method involves the changing of an alcoholic’s behavior toward the use of intoxicating beverages. The three basic premises in Seattle’s Shick Center concept of behavior modification are: the al coholic is a drug addict, current Look at these FedMart savings! More Meat and Poultry Savings Extra Lean Ground Beef 89dib. Fryer Thighs 79d ib. Pork Loin Rib Chops $1.49ib. Pork Loin Countrystyle Ribs .. $1.09 ib. Sirloin Cut Pork Loin Roast .... $1.09 ib. One pound roll, Owen's Pork Sausage $1.19it> Frozen, Deli & Dairy Savings 2 Ib. bag. Frozen, FM u Crinkle Cut Potatoes 6oC Vi gallon carton FM Homogenized Milk 72