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How To Treat Alcohol Addiction?
I have a dear friend who lives in Knoxville, TN and at this moment he is in the process of killing himself by alcohol. I am in IL, where he used to live, and have no resources to try and get him help. He has now been drunk, withdrawal and throwing up for the past two weekd. He has been addicted to alcohol, seriously, for the last five years, had a DUI, wrecked his car, etc. HELP!
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there are two method
1) alcohol detoxification in which treatmnt require to treat withdrwl symtoms of addiction tab lorazepam is useful
but better to consult a doctor he will guide u
2) rehab
motivation is the main factor to quit alcohol
alcohol dependance should be treat in indoor setting
undrgone various test and treatment
councelling is also effective called brief intervention therapy read more on google ab it
there are two method
1) alcohol detoxification in which treatmnt require to treat withdrwl symtoms of addiction tab lorazepam is useful
but better to consult a doctor he will guide u
2) rehab
motivation is the main factor to quit alcohol
alcohol dependance should be treat in indoor setting
undrgone various test and treatment
councelling is also effective called brief intervention therapy read more on google ab it
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