AdCare's outpatient program was designed to fit your busy life. You can get the personalized and comprehensive treatment that you require to restore your health without having to put your life on hold. We are open 365 days per year. Outpatient care has the following goals: Keep abstinence while learning more about addiction and recovery. Learn and develop the recovery skills needed to lead a sober life. You can increase your physical and mental stability by living a sober life. Recognize the life-changing changes that are necessary to sobriety, and learn daily behavior skills to manage these changes. Help your loved ones deal with addiction in their relationships. When alcohol abuse becomes a serious problem, such as alcoholism or alcohol dependence, the person may not be able to limit their alcohol intake. ).2 A brain disorder can be caused by alcohol abuse. Continued alcohol misuse causes brain changes that lead to people prioritizing their alcohol consumption over their well-being. This can lead to long-term changes and relapse.