Alcoholism Recovery & Treatment

Question by Ashley: Good effects of alcohol on the body?
I am 22 years old. I had my first drink lastnight. A Barcardi Raz. and I only had one. I was always afraid to do it because I know how bad it is for you. But I was wondering what the good effects of alcohol are on the body if you rarely ever drink it? and what does a buzz feel like? I was kinda disappointed that I didn’t feel anything.

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Answer by Charlieswolf
well i know whisky makes your heart pump faster which makes circulate through your body faster which is good for you.
a buzz is like feeling loose and safe and just all warm and fuzzy inside! (in a nut shell)

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Question by alani ts: I need to find addiction treatment centers in Oakhurst, California. How?
I have just recently learned that my bestfriend, who moved there just last year, is now very much dependent upon alcohol. We have been keeping in touch with each other and there have been times that she did seem to be drunk as we talked over the phone. Yesterday, though, she admitted to me that she experiences withdrawal symptoms after a few hours of not drinking. I asked her if she wants this to continue on and she says no, that she’s ready to get herself treated. So now I’m here, many miles away, wanting to find a treatment center for her.

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Answer by L J
unfortunately the closest one to ur friend is in Fresno, CA. about 45-50 minutes away from Oakhurst= Alcoholics Anonymous
and this one as well:
Substance Abuse Services
Madera County Behavioral Health Services
Oakhurst Counseling Center
P.O. Box 1288
Madera CA 93637
49774 Road 426
Suite D
Oakhurst CA 93644
(559) 683-4809
(559) 675-7920
(559) 673-3508

Web Site: kingsview.org

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Question by Kurtis: Is it a good decision to generally abstain from alcohol use?
I’m not misinformed regarding alcohol. I know it does have some health benefits: it decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease, and moderate drinkers tend to have longer lifespans than either heavy drinkers or abstainers. And it’s unlikely serious consequences will arise from getting drunk every so often. But I also know the dark side of alcohol use. First, the extremes. Many, many people have had their lives wrecked, or at least troubled, by alcohol abuse – either directly or indirectly. I’ve met people like that, and I’ve heard horror stories about it. Alcohol impair judgment, and the consequences are occasionally dire. Now, I want to make this clear – it’s not that I think it’s the “pure, sinless” thing to do (I’m an agnostic), and I’d never judge somebody negatively for enjoying alcohol. And I doubt I’ll never drink alcohol, in fact I have already – one sip of beer and I didn’t like the taste of it.

So basically, I think I’m going to generally abstain for the time being. I have three very good reasons: 1) I don’t really like the taste; 2) I don’t really want to experience a hangover; and 3) I just don’t like the idea of my judgment being impaired. Is general abstinence a good idea? Should I try to incorporate alcohol into my diet?
I’m not saying I’m going to be completely, 100% abstinent from alcohol, just in general. I’m not going to drink very much, if I ever do. I’m sure I will at some point or another.

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Answer by Zardoz
You sound like you are too young fto buy it anyway, you’ll like it at some point.. You will realize that the amount of fun you have drinking at a party is well worth the hangover. don’t go too crazy.

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Question by Patrice B: What are the odds of recovery after long term drug and alcohol use?
My son has used drugs for over 20 years, he is 36. He went back to jail again for breaking probation. He will miss the birth of his son. He has left his wife with no money plus over due bills. He told me he can not stop his drug use even though he is sick of his behave. Is there any hope for him?

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Answer by mimmybro
i just quit doing drug’s and drinking after six yeasr of the sh*t he can do it the best way is get alway from them i had to leave the state i lived in but i quit doing them
i’m only 19 and i have two kids and another on the way i will also miss the birth of my son also if he want’s to quit talk to me and i can give some more advice

Him and i sound alot alike you love him but you can only do so much he has to make his own bed

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Question by wickedfrk01: Will oxazepam work for marijuana withdrawal as it would for alcohol withdrawal?
Oxazepam (Alepam, Medopam, Murelax, Noripam, Ox-Pam, Purata, Serax, Serepax) is commonly prescribed to help with alcohol withdrawal, as it’s a benzodiazepine derivative, instead of a full-on benzodiazepine like Xanax or Klonopin, which can easily transfer the addiction (even though these are prescribed for it as well.) What I’m wondering is if it would also help with the symptoms of someone with a physical addiction to marijuana once they have stopped?

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Answer by Nnnnn Ggggg
NO

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