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Suggest Treatment For Alcoholic Addiction

I want to give up drinking -i tried about 3 times over the last few yrs about it for about 6 months at a time -i blacked out last night i'm afraid i might do something really stupid and end up in jail are kill my self is there anything i can do without going to aa-
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
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Hi dear,
for alcohol quitting you must have good motivation .
There are many medication which help you.
First of all what is the reason why you start again taking alcohol after 6 months gap?
is there any craving for alcohol or just for fun with friends only?
detail history and mental status examination is required.
Medication for craving also available.
Thank you
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Suggest Treatment For Alcoholic Addiction

Hi dear, for alcohol quitting you must have good motivation . There are many medication which help you. First of all what is the reason why you start again taking alcohol after 6 months gap? is there any craving for alcohol or just for fun with friends only? detail history and mental status examination is required. Medication for craving also available. Thank you