1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Flu

  4. Alcohol abuse. Should we take to quit?

Alcohol abuse

2020-12-05 18:17:51
My father has been drinking for 30 years every night. He leaves for 1 day then starts again. But now he has decided to quit finally. What steps should we take as we've heard quitting alcohol suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms that can be severe. He has severe back pain also so he can't visit a hospital anytime soon. What steps should we take to quit? Thank you
109 Views

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Hello, it's great that we has decided to quit. It's a collective process where family members also play a role in rehabilitating the person back to normal life. Please consult a psychiatrist online. I can give you contacts of a few if you cannot visit one personally right now. His back ache needs to be treated as well.
Next Steps
psychiatric consultation
Health Tips
Watch out for him on the symptoms as the psychiatrist would inform you, withdrawal will have its own effects as you said.

Answered2020-12-06 02:03:50

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Alcohol and Its Influence on Sexual Performance

Dr.Chirag Bhandari

The relationship between alcohol and sex is a complicated and tricky one. It has both positive and negative effects. Var ... Read more

Does Your Friend/relative Have an Alcohol Problem?

Dr.Anuneet Sabharwal

Alcohol consumption is a common problem in our society. Ranging from economic issues, to strained relationships, to negl ... Read more

Nip It in the Bud, Things You Should Know About Substance Abuse!

Ms.Michelle Manasseh

I was motivated to write this article on substance abuse among college students, after my recent interaction with a dist ... Read more

Long & Short Term Effects of Alcohol

Dr.Anuneet Sabharwal

While consuming alcohol in small amounts has its health benefits, using alcohol as an escape from daily social and work ... Read more

Quit Alcohol This #New Year

Dr. Yogesh Kumar

When it comes to alcohol addiction it is important to realize that your actions will dictate whether or not your life ... Read more

How About Quitting Alcohol for Better Teeth & Better Health

Dr.Swasti Jain

Do you want to stop drinking altogether or just cut back? If your goal is to reduce your drinking, decide which days you ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Alcohol drinking

2624 Views
My brother is addicted to drinking so much. They usually drink at night . I m very concerned about his he ...Read More

Alcohol drinking

1359 Views
How much alcohol is safe to drink. I don't want to spoil my health but I love alcohol. So I want to know ...Read More

What are alcohol abuse effects

279 Views
Can alcohol abuse has major effects on major parts of the body. My husband is a chronic alcoholic. He is ...Read More

My father has take much alcohol

65 Views
My father take much alcohol from the last 10 years,now he got caff from 5 year at the time of eating and ...Read More

What are alcohol abuse treatment

59 Views
My father has been addicted to alcohol. He is 49 years of age now. He has now started get complications f ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.