Alcoholism Recovery & Treatment

Question by Nate: Alcohol Effects on The Drinker, Friends and Family?
Please help me find out some of the effects on THE ALCOHOLIC, THE FRIENDS, AND THE FAMILY

from being dependent on alcohol

Short Term and/or Long Term

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Answer by Colin B
when drinking you know what normally it becomes addicting so it will be hard to stop on taking it. effects are saying very random things, no thinking right also kind of dizzy like effect.
when not drinking alcoholic stuff you become a little more mad without it and very annoying my dad is a unstopped per person that will always drink!! he’s says random things.
also bad breath from it and possibly crazy driving after wards

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Question by soonergirl_87: Can a family practice physician treat alcoholism?
My best friend has decided to kick his bad habit of drinking. He was drinking a 12 pack per day (3.2 % beer). He is now drinking either 1 or 2 beers per day but is having terrible withdrawal symptoms. He is shaking constantly and has a continual headache and is unable to sleep. Occasionally, he will break into a sweat. He wants to see a doctor and I have looked for alcohol treatment places in our area but the majority of them only provide counseling. He feels that he would benefit from counseling services but was also wanting to be prescribed medication to deal with withdrawal symptoms and something to combat cravings. Can a family practice physician treat this or does he need to go somewhere else? Any answers would be greatly appreciated.
My main question is what type of doctor should he see…..family, psychiatrist, etc.

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Answer by subversyve@ymail.com
To recover from alcohol addiction is a tough thing, and he’s going to need all the support he can get. Physically he’s seeing symptoms of withdrawal, and these can become serious in some cases, such as triggering allergic responses, hallucinations and other potentially harmful conditions. Seeing a doctor is a very good choice at this point, as he will know where he stands health wise, even with things not related to the drinking, a doctor can explain what he’s done to himself with the booze and what he needs to do to heal. Seeing a good physician will not only increase his chances of not suffering serious health issues, but it will aid him in getting into a high quality support program or recovery facility if so needed, it will also give him a liaison of sorts, increasing his options and feedback on his treatment, allowing him to voice his concerns and in the end raising the chances he’lll stay off the heavy drinking. Good luck.

EDIT: He should see a general physician first, in order to make certain he’s reasonably healthy and to get a referal to a good addiction counciler or psychologist dealing with that field

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Question by Sam: Can you force a family member into alcohol rehab?
Unfourtunatly, my mother has a severe alcohol addiction and she refuses to go to rehab volunteerely. Both my sister and dad and me agree she needs to go. Is there anything that can force her into rehab? Like. Lawsuits or something. She needs this asap becuase her short term memory is compltely shot. :s it’s sad really, but still is there anyway we can force her into alcohol rehab?

Btw: my dads is 48 me 14 and my half sister it 24

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Answer by virginia
call for a family intervention

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Question by arlyn e: Are there alcohol rehabilitation programs wherein a family member can get involved?
I was just wondering about this since my mom wants to be able to take part in my dad’s treatment. Are there such treatment programs that will allow her to do this?

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Answer by camryn lt
Yes, there are. I think some rehabs even encourage this. Studies have shown that patients respond positively to treatment when a non-alcoholic close friend or family member is there to undergo counseling and therapy with them even for just a couple of times. This will not only have a positive effect on the patient, it will also foster a stronger and deeper relationship between them. I think you should ask around for alcohol rehabs with programs like these. It will really benefit your dad, as well as your mom.

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Question by why not: I have a family member who needs counseling pertaining to depression / alcoholism. References needed.?
He is currently living in central Wisconsin. He has a full time job but rarley goes to work, due to drinking heavily. Which, in turn, means he doesn’t get a full pay check. He is on the verge of loosing his house and is deep in debt, due to the above mentioned. He is in his late thirties. I’m pretty sure his work insuance will cover most of the costs. My family will cover the rest if needed. In my opinion he needs to be held in the center for a while. If he goes home in between visits he wont go back. My family living close to him has honestly tried everything. When I call he won’t pick up the phone. They are at their wits end with trying to help him. I need references to a center that will be able to give him professional help. If there are any more details needed please let me know.

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Answer by sleepsheepnyc
Here is a list of rehab centers in Wisconcin: http://www.addictionsearch.com/treatment_facilities/WI/cat_rehabilitation-centers_1.html

I have heard some positive things about the Benjamin House in Franksville, Wisconsin, but don’t have any experience with patients from that state.

Good luck, sounds like you are on the right track to helping your relative.

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