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Excess drinking not concentrating
One of my relative have been excessively drinking from past 1 year and he quit his job and is not able concentrate on anything like taking food and taking bath. Getting angry for small things and talking unpolitely.
Kindly help..
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Giving preference to drinking over other important life priorities can point towards alcohol dependence.
It's a disease which can be controlled with proper management.
He needs to be treated as soon as possible.
Next Steps
consult a psychiatrist and follow his instructions.
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Dr. Ankit Pandey
Neuropsychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Varanasi
Hello miss.
-- Your concern for ur relative is very genuine .
-- According to your situation, you are
interested in seeing help but it should be
actually ur relative who sud reach a
Psychiatrist because he having alcohol
dependence syndrome.
-- Alcohol damages brain, liver ,skin, kidney,
blood vessels, heart, kidney & many more
systems.
-- Dependence is a serious issue ,as it causes
personal, social ,professional & financial
impairments.
-- The more it's get late the tough to treat all of
above.
Next Steps
** Talk to significant person who can take
responsibility of patient .Treatment is not
tough if you come in intial stage. All
problems can be resolved but he need a
detailed consultation along with significant
family member.
** Don't worry Addiction is very common &
successfully treated problem by Psychiatrist
Health Tips
** Have a peaceful & safe day **
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Dr Rashmi Navelkar
Psychiatrist
12 yrs exp
Pune
The irritability and aggression is due to alcohol itself. He is suffering from Alcohol Dependence Syndrome or Alcohol induced mood disorder. In any case require attention and treatment. Please consult a psychiatrist
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