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How To Get Rid Of Drug Addiction?

Hello Madam

My husband was taking alprex from last 3 yrs, and suddenly he stopped after 3 days he suffered a fit, then we took him to a doctor who recommeded to withdraw slowly from the tablets. Now he has started eating pan paraag gutkha, which is again a replacement i think. can u pls suggest something so that he shud stop eating all these things and live a healthy life.
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Hi,

There are medicines which can help your husband quit both Alprax and gutkha. In my opinion, you should take him to consult a good psychiatrist who can guide him properly. Then there will no need for replacement by other addictive substances.

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How To Get Rid Of Drug Addiction?

Hi, There are medicines which can help your husband quit both Alprax and gutkha. In my opinion, you should take him to consult a good psychiatrist who can guide him properly. Then there will no need for replacement by other addictive substances. Best wishes.