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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-
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Thu, 13 Mar 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
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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