What is the first step toward treatment for alcoholism?

• A. Admission
• B. Detoxification
• C. Withdrawal
• D. Relapse

Answer: (A)

The first step toward treatment for alcoholism is admitting you have a problem and seeking help. This admission opens the door to entering a formal treatment program, where clinicians can assess medical and psychological needs, stabilize the person, and begin a personalized plan for recovery. Detoxification and withdrawal are steps that may come after admission: detox helps safely remove alcohol from the body and manage withdrawal symptoms, but they are part of the treatment process rather than the initial action. Relapse is a potential challenge later in recovery, not the starting point. So admitting the problem is what starts the entire process and enables all subsequent care.