Couldn't find what you looking for?

TRY OUR SEARCH!

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.

An alchoilic's question

Hi, I am a 51 year old female alcholic. I was diagnosed with End-Stage Liver disease, Cirrosius, and fatty liver when I was 45. With the assistance of a great physician, a lot of medication and substaining drinking, I have some how managed to still be part of the living. As I have relapsed more...

by User avatar liverdie136032

Intense hangover

Answered by a doctor

Well, I feel relieved to hear im not alone. Let me say though I have a history of drinking and have a high tolerance (i am 26). I do have temporary blackouts when drinking hard alcohol, but not so much with beer. I will get mild hangovers from a night out, assuming that I don't drink booze....

by User avatar greggors95324

ethanol abuse

Hi, I have a huge problem. I love to drink. I can not even imagine a day without the booze. I have been "functioning" like this for more than three years. Recently I made myself look like an idiot. The drink was the cause of it. I read somewhere that the problem that I have is called ethanol abuse....

by User avatar flemming41286

Seeking help in alcohol

I am concerned about my wifes health. She is 53 years old and just started with menopause. I hoped that it would not be as bad as I heard it might, but it is even worse. Constant mood changes are irritating both her and the rest of us in the house, and we still do not know how to deal with it. I...

by User avatar reider184762978

Confrontational While Drunk. Is Anyone Else Like This?

Lately I have been so confrontational while I have been drunk. I confront people over the most silly things and it usually ends up in a full blown fight. I'm OK when I'm sober (Which is very much) but once I've been drinking my mind just changes and I'm always in the mood to fight with people. Take...

by User avatar Yangedd79534

side effects of naltrexone

My father is an alcoholic, and has been trying to kick the habit for year snow. I am really happy that my dad is getting the help he needs now, and I hope he'll be able top quit alcohol forever. He has been prescribed naltrexone to help with this. The only thing I am worried about is the side...

by User avatar windham1329183217

anxiety and depression for a week or 2 after drinking

Answered by a doctor

Hi, I'm new to this site and found alot of people on here going through the same thing I am but most only seem to feel the horrible post drinking anxiety for a day or 2. My anxiety comes on about 2 days after and can last up to 2 weeks. I had some troubles lately in my life like being out of work...

by User avatar riseofthephoenix190778

Sober FAQs

Sober FAQsPure alcohol contains about 7 calories per gramVODKA (single shot) has 55 caloriesRED or WHITE WINE (4.2 ounce glass) has 80 calorieschampagne: 95 caloriesLight beer: 110Imagine the calories we avoided if we just drink less.

by User avatar caringnurse

been sober for 64 days, still unable to cope.

Hi , im 21 and ive been drinking exsessively and have been addicted to many substances since I was about 15. when i was nineteen i quit doing drugs, but in order to cope i hit the bottle very hard. Just 64 days ago i quit drinking. I am severely depressed and every day is a struggle, to get out of...

by User avatar KatieG86972

Alcohol Dependency Question

What daily alcohol consumption, on average, ends in physical dependency to aclohol? I've searched all over the net and cannot locate anything related to the quantity of use that will result in physical dependency and W/Ds. Just signs and symptoms of alcohol WD. Also, how long before WD symptoms...

by User avatar JP82049566