There IS a drug for opiate addicts (methadone), but it's not for alcoholics. They sometimes do use sedatives (Librium and stronger tranquilizers) to stop D.T.'s, but these are not for long term use ...
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It seems to me that attending such a party, especially if you are new to sobriety, is very dangerous. If you have a reason to attend (if you have some sobriety under your belt, and it's a rather ...
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First, no one can answer the question as to whether you are addicted to alcohol and/or drugs, except you. Then, it depends on how committed you are to stopping. If you can go to rehab (if you can ...
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Dr. Farca is correct, but to elaborate, it is not the ACUTE consumption of alcohol that is the problem, (e.g., one drink, or even a drunk), it is the CHRONIC consumption of alcohol that is the problem ...
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You know, if you exclude the 4th step (which makes no sense whatsoever), everywhere (almost) that you use the word "God", you would substitute "atheism", and everywhere that you use the word "atheist ...
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Yes, it can, and it is a good sanitizer. However, if you use it on your skin, it is extremely drying, and you should use a skin moisturizer afterward.
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There is a drug called Antabuse which was made in the '60s for this very purpose, to treat alcoholics. It is still available, but is not used much any more because of its dangers (drop in blood ...
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There are some people who do just quit drinking and/or drugging by themselves, but they are frequently miserable by themselves; they are never (or almost never) "happy, joyous and free" (as we say in ...
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There absolutely are!! Al-Anon is the best-known group, and there are many, many groups meeting on a continual basis on the web. There are also many groups for addicts, called narc-anon. Just ...
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IMHO, the inpatient rehabs are much better than the outpatient. You get more complete and intensive instruction, and you have no opportunity to go out and drink/drug when you are under constant ...
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