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Addiction of drinking
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My elder brother Faraz Iqbal 40 years old. He is badly addicted of drink. From many years not sure exactly. My family want he quit drinking anyhow.
Any specific medicine injection any guidance prescription highly appreciable. Please let us know what we can do in this situation. He is not in his control he need everyday and always he over drunk.
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Alcohol de addiction is a medical issue and you will have to consult a medical practitioner for support. There are many de addiction camps.
To convince the person to go to one is very very difficult in case they are willing to go they need the support of the family who is living with him to understand the situation have to be very very patient as they will become very very aggressive in the initial stages they may experience fits of anger and tremors in hands and legs ( for long this counselling will be provided).
But the addicted person as well as family has to be patient.
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There are many anonymous de addiction camps also available pls check
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Hi, your brother alcohol addcition is medical condition, its require moral support also...
Try to or help him to reduce day by day or week by week...sudden stoppage of alcohol require, medical supervision.. do not try it without proper guidance..and its long process also
Try to connect near by rehabilitaion center for more guidance...
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Ms. Moumita Dutta
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Ms. Mini Thomas
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21 yrs exp
Chennai
Good morning,
De addiction centre can help you
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
You need a general physician guidance and psychologist consultation please connect with them to help you with this habit
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Helping someone quit alcohol is a big , brave step -and it is possible
1.Understand the level of alcohol
Drink daily or can’t sleep without alcohol
He should not stop suddenly at home . Sudden withdrawal can be dangerous. A doctor’s help is important.
2. Medical help is safest way
A general physician/ psychiatrist/ de-addiction center
They give medication to reduce withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings
3. Practical step
Avoid places / friends linked to drinking
Keep busy in walk, gym , work , TV , prayer , meditation and hobbies
4. Handle cravings
Drink water / lemon water / chaas
Deep breathing 5 minutes
Distract : shower , walk , call someone
Remind : “this urge will pass “
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
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17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls connect with physician.
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