Alcoholism Recovery & Treatment

Question by Yard: If the drinking age gets raised to 25 or 30, would that stop kids from drinking alcohol?
The drinking age is 21 and there is still so many high school kids drinking. Why cant they raise it more so they stop drinking? Is there a way to stop all of them from drinking completely?

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Answer by marina
haha

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Question by James: WHAT do you say to a person who calls himself a proud alcoholic? and gets the shakes?
IS THIS YOUNG MAN IN DENIAL OR WHAT? it is a fact getting the shakes due to alcohol abuse is sign of alcoholism and he needs help! before he gets the dts! agree?

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Answer by Austin076
I would never pronounce another person an alcoholic, but, from what you describe I certainly had many of the same symptoms and I’m an alcoholic. 5.5 years sober

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Question by bayley y: How important is a network of social support after an individual gets out of an alcohol rehab?
I was just wondering if it would make a significant difference to the patient if he had friends after going to rehab. Will this affect his continuance of alcohol sobriety?

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Answer by delila lh
Yes. An individual needs friends who are sober, those that will help him steer clear of alcohol. It’s always difficult to stay sober when one is constantly faced with temptations. A network of social support will help the patient from falling into relapse. The patient would need people who knows what he’s been through and would help him keep up what he has accomplished while undergoing alcohol rehab.

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Question by FavoredbyU: Do you think alcoholism gets a bad rap and gets used as an excuse for doing stupid stuff?
Everyone seems to blame the alcohol for their bad behavior.

Do you think it’s true, that alcohol can make you stay stuff you dont believe in (racist stuff, etc.)? Or do you think alcohol just makes you uninhibited to the point that you say what you really believe in?

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Answer by richards girl
yeah, its just like any other problem that people have, like people saying “i was raped as a child and thats why i rape little boys” you know something like that

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Match the term with its definition.
regular health care provider such as a family physician
counselor
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
clergy, religious educators, and church administrators
Employee Assistance Professionals (EAPs)
Al-Anon and Alateen
State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Authority
Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs)
A. physicians should be certified by this Association to treat substance abuse and addiction.
B. this is where you should start in your search for help for substance abuse
C. this program is available in companies with as little as 10 employees and as large as 10,000 employees. It is a confidential resource used and trusted by millions of people each year.
D. these programs provide support for friends and families of people with substance abuse problems.
E. this person should be licensed to treat drug and alcohol addictions. Your doctor may refer you to one with a good reputation in your area.
F. these people have counseling skills but may not necessarily be licensed counselors. They may be able to provide assistance or advice.
G. if you are seeking help from a treatment center, make sure they are approved by this organization.
H. counselors that are individually certified to treat substance abuse and addiction.