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Excessive alcohol intake and mental issu

2021-07-17 08:16:30
My brother manoj he is taking too much alcohol. We also feel like he is also mentally disturb his reply does not match with what we say. Too much anger body shivering are some of the symptoms.
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Please consult an addiction psychiatrist, he needs a detailed assessment and above symptoms need to be discussed in detail for proper guidance and treatment.
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medication and counseling will help.

Answered2021-07-17 10:23:50

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He needed immediate treatment under the supervision of his  family members.
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Answered2021-07-17 08:38:29

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Hello, As per the details given by you, your brother may be dependent on alcohol and the other disturbances may be due to alcohol or he may have some other mental illness as well. Shivering can be a alcohol withdrawal symptom.
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You need to consult a psychiatrist as soon as possible.
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Till you consult, don't let your brother stay alone and try to minimise the alcohol intake if possible.

Answered2021-07-17 08:34:42

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