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My husband has a alcohol problem, he drinks too much alcohol 5-6 beers, he will drink continue for 2-3 days and then leave alcohol for 1-2 months and then again start it, it is like a patern for him, pls help to get rid of alcohol permanently.
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Hello, as your husband is taking more than 4 drinks per day, he is highly at risk for Alcohol Use Disorder. How long has it been going on? Is there any financial, occupational or personal reason behind this?
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Please have a open conversation with your husband, addressing his behavior patterns, how it is effecting your life and relationship. Listen to him.
Connect to a Rehabilitation Specialist/ Psychiatrist/ Abuse Counselor for further assistance.
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Please don't use any kind of medication or treatments without doctor's prescription and specific consultance.
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It sounds like your husband may be dealing with Alcohol Use Disorder. The pattern you describe - periods of drinking followed by abstinence and then relapse- is common and can be managed with the right help. Treatment often includes a combination of medical support, counseling, and relapse-prevention strategies. Anti-Craving Medications prescribed by a psychiatrist or addiction specialist can help reduce cravings and prevent relapse.
Next Steps
1. Encourage him to consult a psychiatrist or a de-addiction specialist.
2. Consider enrolling in an outpatient or inpatient de-addiction program depending on severity.
3. Explore Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or other peer support groups.
4. Address any stress, anxiety, or depression that may be contributing to the drinking pattern.
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1. Avoid sudden complete withdrawal without medical supervision if he is drinking heavily, as it may cause dangerous withdrawal symptoms.
2. Recovery is a gradual process; relapses can happen but do not mean failure- consistent treatment is key.
3. Family support and boundaries are important to avoid enabling the drinking behavior.
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You’ve taken the right first step by seeking help for your husband. His drinking pattern suggests alcohol use disorder. Treatment may involve medical evaluation, detox if needed, medicines to reduce cravings, and counselling to prevent relapse. Please consult a psychiatrist or de-addiction specialist early or connect online — this condition is treatable, and with the right help, long-term recovery is possible.
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Not being able to quit alcohol is also an illness that needs Medications plus support of family .
*you have to convince him and plan a consultation with a psychiatrist so that medications can be started for managing craving and withdrawal symptoms that a person has while quitting alcohol
Some investigations such as as CBC, LFT, KFT, RBS, lipid profile also needed with ht, weight, baseline assessment*
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Lets start therapy
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Your husband’s drinking pattern suggests binge drinking with periods of abstinence, which is a form of alcohol use disorder. This cycle often repeats unless proper treatment is started. Treatment includes motivation based counseling, behavioral therapy, and sometimes medications like naltrexone or acamprosate to reduce cravings and prevent relapse. It's important for him to see a psychiatrist or addiction specialist, even if he's currently in a non drinking phase. Permanent change is absolutely possible with the right help.
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Hi.. medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for further evaluation and management
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Dr. K L Tejaswini
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
Guntur
Ur husband is having a binge drinking pattern which can be treated with medication and therapy by knowing the reason for starting the first drink after abstinence..
Consult a Psychiatrist, if ur husband is willing to stop drinking there are better chances to get rid of alcohol permanently..
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Dr. Sanjana Ilavarasu
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3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Will have to get detailed evaluation and will have to start medication to detoxify and management his cravings. Book appointment
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Dr. Asra
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
This is still an addiction. He’s caught up in the vicious cycle of addiction. Medicines as well as therapy are recommended for him.
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Dr. Tina Gupta
Psychiatrist
25 yrs exp
Delhi
This is a binge drinking pattern. Mostly such pattern has underlying mental health issues like anxiety, cyclothymia. Meet a psychiatrist.
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