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Having Radiation Treatment For A Brain Stem Tumor. How To Deal With Urge To Drink?

hi, my name is pauline, my mother is in hospital currently having radiation treatment for a brain stem tumour. This weekend she was allowed day leave and we took her to her home for a visit. This freedom has bought back her need for a drink & she has started to harrass myself & 2 sisters for just a small drink. She has been in hospital for 2 weeks with no urge to drink, is it possible she is just withdrawing now? If so how do we deal with it?
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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hello, yes she is in the withdrawal stage and the fact she has been given that freedom and the stress she is going through she needs to be counselled that is what is going to help, as children you need to sit down and talk to gently that a small drink can cause more harm then good
hope able to answer your query.
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Having Radiation Treatment For A Brain Stem Tumor. How To Deal With Urge To Drink?

hello, yes she is in the withdrawal stage and the fact she has been given that freedom and the stress she is going through she needs to be counselled that is what is going to help, as children you need to sit down and talk to gently that a small drink can cause more harm then good hope able to answer your query.