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Suggest Remedy For Addiction To Alcohol
My father is an alcoholic, he has attempted to quit cold turkey but get's the shakes very bad he is afraid that he could die from it, he also gets the shakes if he goes a few hours without it. He is very stuburn and won't go to a doctor or treatment. what can help me help him
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
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In his case, you should try some benzodiazepine like lorazepam or diazepam to control the withdrawal symptoms like tremor, sleep disturbance etc. These drugs are not available over the counter, you need prescription for that, so better to consult a psychiatrist for proper management. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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Thanks for using healthcare magic
In his case, you should try some benzodiazepine like lorazepam or diazepam to control the withdrawal symptoms like tremor, sleep disturbance etc. These drugs are not available over the counter, you need prescription for that, so better to consult a psychiatrist for proper management. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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