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How Can One Overcome Alcohol Addiction?
Sir, my father have addiction problem from last 35 Years. problem was arise when he was 23 years old,his father was very strict and he had lot of differences with his father, problem getting wider with respect to time, his personnel life got destroy, relatives not took him seriously on important occasion, he became as a matter of joke, he started to take alcohol to reduce his stress. Family took a decision on July 2018 to admit in rehabilitation centre but he get back in 21 days to home because the manager of rehabilitation said that your father has no issue he is normal. after came from centre the situation got worst when he attack on my mother and grandmother with stick and injured her and blame on family that you intentionally admit me and now I will take revenge, after that he fight with all relatives and broken the relationship.my grand mother and mother live with him. now condition is getting very crucial. he is out of control and taking alcohol 5 to 6 times in a day. kindly suggest your view what should I do
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
Hello,
Ok. First, someone has to want to actually change alcohol intake. Second, stopping or slowing down can cause fatal seizures and should be done under supervision. often in the hospital.
Third, there are a number of options that are helpful. There are medications that improve success somewhat (about 25% more success). there are meetings that are slightly more successful.
Mainly. avoid having alcohol around. avoid the triggers for drinking. Relabel the feelings of cravings and withdrawal into positive goods (having more energy for example).
Then bringing the family into the process generally helps.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Ok. First, someone has to want to actually change alcohol intake. Second, stopping or slowing down can cause fatal seizures and should be done under supervision. often in the hospital.
Third, there are a number of options that are helpful. There are medications that improve success somewhat (about 25% more success). there are meetings that are slightly more successful.
Mainly. avoid having alcohol around. avoid the triggers for drinking. Relabel the feelings of cravings and withdrawal into positive goods (having more energy for example).
Then bringing the family into the process generally helps.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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