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Q&A: Ways to help stop me from drinking alcohol?

Alan — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:21:37 +0000

Question by Joe: Ways to help stop me from drinking alcohol?
I want to stop drinking because every morning after i always feel really embarrassed from what i did (starting fights for no reason or saying stupid things to people) but I cant have fun when im out unless I drink. I’ve tried not drinking but its sooo boring when I don’t and im really uncofident when im sober. What do you suggest i do?

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Answer by bbycakes
Buy none alcoholic alcohol, that way no one knows that your not drinking so I guess you could act drunk, you don’t get left out and no bad feelings the next morning.
Don’t worry about the way you feel in the morning, loads of people feel anxious the next day
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Is there a safe way to detox from alcohol at home?

Alan — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:19:39 +0000

Question by jtjt60: Is there a safe way to detox from alcohol at home?

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Answer by iloveskulls8
yeah……….dont use it.

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Is there a diet I should follow if I’m planning to detox from alcohol at home?

Alan — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:22:49 +0000

Question by CrazyChick: Is there a diet I should follow if I’m planning to detox from alcohol at home?
Food/drink (other than alcohol) that would be good or bad to help me through the shakes and nausea?
Oh lord… iron levels? So if mine have been low (to the point of needing transfusions before), I really ought not to be trying this???

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Answer by Ginny Jin
You should get a nurse to help you. Don’t attempt an alcohol detox alone – you will make it much harder for yourself.
There is no special diet. Just make sure your iron levels are stable and you might want to take s/thing to rebalance your electrolytes..
oh make sure you are hydrated, with water. And get something to do. You’ll be climbing walls if you don’t. Been through it.

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Q&A: How does it take to medically detox from alcohol?

Alan — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:23:20 +0000

Question by MARK T: How does it take to medically detox from alcohol?

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Answer by haydenhammo
it takes 1 hour for every drink

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What is a nice quote to send to boyfriend recovering from a painkiller and alcohol addiction?

Alan — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:19:22 +0000

Question by : What is a nice quote to send to boyfriend recovering from a painkiller and alcohol addiction?
He lives in a sober living house and we are expecting a baby in 3 weeks.

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Answer by Mopar Muscle Gal
One Day at a Time

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how long does it take to detox a 189lbs man from alcohol?

Alan — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:21:25 +0000

Question by Jo: how long does it take to detox a 189lbs man from alcohol?
If he had consummed 26 ounces of liquer, how many hours does it take so there would be no alcohol in him anymore?

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Answer by Gregory W
From my understanding, the body disposes of one ounce of liquor in one hour. The liver is what cleanses the body from the alcohol, so therefore I don’t believe that it matters how much a man weighs when it comes to ridding the body of the alcohol. When asking about liquor – it would depend upon what alcohol proof the liquor was.
If the 26 ounces of liquor was pure alcohol, then by theory it would take about 26 hours to get rid of the alcohol. If this was a once in a while binge, then I would probably say that this man would be drunk the next morning and he would be wise not to go to work. From personal experience, I would say that it would take a good three days to recover from this kind of binge. That is, to go to work feeling 100%
A habitual drinker though, I believe that the detox process can take as many as 14 days.
In conclusion, the detox period depends upon how much of a habitual drinker this person is.

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Stroke recovery and smoking how bad is it if you are a 24 year old, and had a stroke from drugs and alcohol?

Alan — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:27:10 +0000

Question by : Stroke recovery and smoking how bad is it if you are a 24 year old, and had a stroke from drugs and alcohol?
The only thing I’m doin ATM is smoking, I can walk, talk fine but my right hand is weak. Also am on high blood pressure meds.

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Answer by Saadia
VERY BAD! 24 is a really young age to have a stroke. Stop smoking. SAVE YOURSELF!!!

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What milligrams of Librium would they typically use to detox you from alcohol in a hospital?

Alan — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:19:28 +0000

Question by milt_slavitch: What milligrams of Librium would they typically use to detox you from alcohol in a hospital?

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Answer by ♪♫GЯAC3♪♫
i don’t know what they use for detox, but I looked it up in my PDR for you and the usual adult dosing is as follows: Mild to moderte anxiety 5-10 mg 3-4 times daily, Severe is 20-25 mg 3-4 time daily, and elderly or debilitated is 5 mg 2-4 times daily. Hope that helps.

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Is a hangover actually a withdrawal from alcohol?

Alan — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:25:04 +0000

Question by : Is a hangover actually a withdrawal from alcohol?
It is very true that a shot, or a beer can help a hangover the morning after a night of excessive alcohol consumption. Seems to me like the reason for this is, if it wasn’t a (although mild) withdrawal it wouldn’t be relieving. Feedback?

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Answer by Dorque
The causes of a hangover are not entirely known. That is considered to potentially be a part of it. However, I personally disagree with that because it is very unusual for the human body to become so powerfully addicted to something so fast, and withdrawal usually requires the body to be used to a substance.

I normally trust that a hangover is a combination of the effects of dehydration (drinking alcohol dehydrates you, and you WILL suffer worse if you do not drink several glasses of water before sleeping after a night on the town) and the fact that you have just been ingesting poison (yes, alcohol is technically a poison.) The reason that having another drink is relieving is that alcohol tends to dull the pain centers of the brain. You may have noticed that banging into walls or falling on your face hurt less when you’re drunk. Alcohol is a nerve depressant.

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What is the best way to go cold turkey from my alcohol addiction?

Alan — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:20:39 +0000

Question by brutus: What is the best way to go cold turkey from my alcohol addiction?
I am trying to dry out. I should not be drinking really at all cause i have other health problems. I was going to buy a bottle of lucozade tommorrow to help me. I have a large bottle of cold water in my fridge and will sip on that some. – any tips

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Answer by meanK
First of all, I would like to say that it’s great that you are trying to kick the habit.

Try AA, at least you will have some support.

And another thing, don’t buy alcohol and don’t go to places where you will be tempted to by alcohol.

Good luck and I know people who have done the same thing as you so it’s totally possible!

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