Alcoholism on the Costa Blanca in Spain.

Alcoholism and drug abuse are growing problems on the Costa Blanca. The authorities have been seeing an increase in outdoor parties in the towns. This leading to noise and security problems. Since a year ago it is illegal to sell alcohol from petrol station and stores after 10 pm. This measure has helped some but the increase in alcohol and drug abuse is still a mayor task in the Spanish society On the Costa Blanca there are several alcohol and drug rehabilitation centres. This is the place to go to get help with your problem.

The centres have been seeing an increase of people that seek help to deal with their alcohol and drug problem. The social security on the Costa Blanca have qualified people to put you in the right direction to solve your problem. There are different treatments available from the Spanish state. ( Free options) Everything from detox hospitals, day centres, rehabilitation centres and meeting centres. This state option though includes therapy in Spanish only. If you need the therapy to be held in English you will find private options on the Costa Blanca available. Check out the Costa Blanca news paper for AA meetings in English on the Costa Blanca.

Help for relatives of alcoholics is also available. There are Al Anon groups established on the Costa Blanca. There are different ways to deal with drug and alcohol problems. A good advice is to find out the one that suit your needs best. These methods will usually include the professional help from Clinical Psychologists, Counsellors and qualified medical practitioners specialists this field. Continued help afterwards is also important.