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Alcoholic. Does Not Watch Diet. Worry?

Goodmorning i am divya from Meerut. my big brother(age 38 yrs) takes alchol contiue 4and 5 and someties more than 1 week and careless about eating.this is there routine he always do 1 time in a month.and after that sometimes he does not take any quantity of alchol till 2 months.what should i do?we are very worry about him...
Thu, 16 May 2013
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Dear divya
Welcome to HCM
We are here to help you.
Alcoholism is bad in any case and going without food after consuming alcohol is more bad.
You need to educate your brother with the help of a counselor of if need be with the help of a psychiatrist.
Rehabilitation therapy to stop withdrawal symptoms and to stop alcohol completely can help.
Yoga and meditation can help your brother to control the mental agony and relapse.
Family love, affection and care alongwith proper intervention has also done wonders.
Wish your brother speedy recovery.
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Alcoholic. Does Not Watch Diet. Worry?

Dear divya Welcome to HCM We are here to help you. Alcoholism is bad in any case and going without food after consuming alcohol is more bad. You need to educate your brother with the help of a counselor of if need be with the help of a psychiatrist. Rehabilitation therapy to stop withdrawal symptoms and to stop alcohol completely can help. Yoga and meditation can help your brother to control the mental agony and relapse. Family love, affection and care alongwith proper intervention has also done wonders. Wish your brother speedy recovery.