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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Alcohol

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Posted on Fri, 29 May 2015
Question: Doctor my name is XXXX, i am 29 years old, I am consuming alcholl & khaini since 14 years. Till now i had not affected any health issue. but now i want to quit for my family sake. Please help me....
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please consult de addiction center in hospital or psychiatrist in your area

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX,
Thanks for writing in.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.]

1. It is good that you realize the bad effects of alcohol and khaini intake. Both of them are injurious to your health and you are thinking in the right direction about stopping alcohol and khaini consumption. Please get blood test and ultrasound scan abdomen to know if there is any liver damage.

2. These are addictive substances and it requires a lot of motivation and will power to quit these habits.

3. There are special clinics called de addiction clinics in most hospitals and all medical colleges and mental hospitals and you can make an inquiry in your area and locate the nearest de addiction center.

4. If there is no de addiction center then please consult a psychiatrist who will help you by telling you how to keep away from these addictive substances and control craving.

5. Alcohol quitting is best done under medical supervision if you are in the habit of drinking daily. Sometimes medicines need to be given to help a patient quit alcohol. At this time there can be mild withdrawal symptoms which require to be treated by a psychiatrist.

6. If you stop drinking suddenly then you might experience the following symptoms because of stopping alcohol
tremors
anxiety
nausea and/or vomiting
headache
increased heart rate
sweating
irritability
confusion

These symptoms might start within few days after stopping but please do not get worried. It can be managed by taking help of a psychiatrist.

7. Family and friends support is also important when you consider quitting alcohol and khaini. You will be counseled about the bad effects of addiction and taught how to stay away from it permanently. Please eat healthy food and take green vegetables and fruits which will give you vitamins and minerals.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Alcohol

Brief Answer: Please consult de addiction center in hospital or psychiatrist in your area Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXX, Thanks for writing in. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below.] 1. It is good that you realize the bad effects of alcohol and khaini intake. Both of them are injurious to your health and you are thinking in the right direction about stopping alcohol and khaini consumption. Please get blood test and ultrasound scan abdomen to know if there is any liver damage. 2. These are addictive substances and it requires a lot of motivation and will power to quit these habits. 3. There are special clinics called de addiction clinics in most hospitals and all medical colleges and mental hospitals and you can make an inquiry in your area and locate the nearest de addiction center. 4. If there is no de addiction center then please consult a psychiatrist who will help you by telling you how to keep away from these addictive substances and control craving. 5. Alcohol quitting is best done under medical supervision if you are in the habit of drinking daily. Sometimes medicines need to be given to help a patient quit alcohol. At this time there can be mild withdrawal symptoms which require to be treated by a psychiatrist. 6. If you stop drinking suddenly then you might experience the following symptoms because of stopping alcohol tremors anxiety nausea and/or vomiting headache increased heart rate sweating irritability confusion These symptoms might start within few days after stopping but please do not get worried. It can be managed by taking help of a psychiatrist. 7. Family and friends support is also important when you consider quitting alcohol and khaini. You will be counseled about the bad effects of addiction and taught how to stay away from it permanently. Please eat healthy food and take green vegetables and fruits which will give you vitamins and minerals. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek