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Alcoholism

Alcoholism is a chronic disorder in which the patient depends on alcohol and is debilitated by cravings. Alcoholics have trouble functioning socially and vocationally. Alcoholism can be fatal, and has a huge impact on patients’ families. On this forum you can talk about dealing with alcoholism, alcoholism treatments and recovery, alcohol associated diseases, and family problems.

Not eating during alcohol withdrawal

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I'm in my eleventh day of sobriety and I've noticed that I'm not hungry. I realize that when drinking my body burns the sugars in alcohol for fuel while converting what is not needed into fat. But I'm curious as to why or the what of the reverse. I'm not really eating, I'm forcing myself to do so...

by User avatar boco5778368

alcoholic brother and work

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My brother will start work on Monday. How can I help him on a day to day basis? His wife and 5 children left him and I try to assist. What can I do to help more? He is sad and now has a DUI. I transport him to work. He gives most of his check to his wife,spends the rest on himself. My mom helps,...

by User avatar Tonnette

Comments and reviews on article "Alcohol addiction: How to stop this agony?"

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Users comments and reviews on article Alcohol addiction: How to stop this agony? by SirGan

by User avatar Guest

Alcoholic Parent

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Hi, I have an alcoholic father, and I am ashamed and embarrassed to go somewhere with him. My mother and I are trying to make him go to an clinic and start treatment. How to make him go?

by User avatar Guest

Symptons of alcohol poisoning

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I am 61 years old and have been a moderate to heavy drinker most of my life. I drink very little anymore but when I do, I get the most awful hangovers I have ever experienced on only a couple beers. I've had some duzzies in my time but not like these. It's seems to be more like poisoning than a...

by User avatar Bill Penn

Alcohol withdrawal after eight months

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I am 19 years old, and I am diabetic. No need to call me an idiot for drinking because everyone I know beat you to it. I have been drinking ALMOST every night (with sometime a half-a-week space) for about eight months, and I am worried about the withdrawals killing me or making me mentally weaker....

by User avatar Guest

My dad is also an alcoholic

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Hi, I have the same problem. My dad has been drinking since myself or my sisters were born, and my oldest is 33 years old, so yes it has been for a VERY long time. He is so bad now that he cant even tell if he is drunk or sober, and sometimes neither can we. I left home last year, to start working...

by User avatar ketwee51274

alcohol abuse

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can drinking alcohol four times a week over 22 yrs cause lower leg skin numbness in an area? i notice my muscles twitch for days after i stop drinking. mild muscle spasms from too much booze? i notice as well when i start on a first alcoholic drink certain muscles or finger start twitching.. any...

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Alcoholic has twitching and stuttering?

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My dad is an alcoholic. He has been drunk for a week straight (which is not uncommon for him as he is a binge drinker). However, my sister saw him when he was drunk (Day 7) and he had blood in his nose and he was twitching really bad and stuttering. Is this a common side effect or could it be...

by User avatar CK

alcoholic dementia

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Can you tell me why dementia is associated with drinking alcohol? I have drinking problem and I am afraid that I will have some complications. I am 60 years old and I am drinking for about 30 years. I was not drunk every day but still it is a long time. Please, help me!

by User avatar hurleigh31771