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Should I have sex with my husband while he is in alcohol recovery?

Alan — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:19:25 +0000

Question by lkps: Should I have sex with my husband while he is in alcohol recovery?
I have just recently left my husband to give him space to deal with his alcoholism. He is on the right path, and we have a good goal, for him to stay at our old house, sober and in treatment for 6 months, when he can move in with me and our kids if he is still sober and in treatment of course. My question is, should we be “dating” and having sex and hanging out even thought we are in separate homes and are leading separate lives at this point?
I ask because we are on the same page, we have the same goal and he is willingly admitting and working on his problem – so I want to keep the connection between us alive and healthy while he is in treatment… is that right or wrong?

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Answer by Johnny Bang
Why not, it will distract him from wanting to drink.

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Q&A: I’m an alcholic in recovery 2 years and my husband still locks his alcohol up? Why does this bother me?

Alan — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:19:53 +0000

Question by Maureen M: I’m an alcholic in recovery 2 years and my husband still locks his alcohol up? Why does this bother me?
He also only drinks when I’m not at home. It’s been a long time since I’ve actually seen him have a drink.

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Answer by alialoggi
It bothers you because you think that after 2 yrs., that he should trust you. He locks it up because he doesn’t want to jeopardize your sobriety. It doesn’t really matter, though, you could go to the liquor store yourself, and buy some, but after 2 yrs., and all the problems it caused you, I’m sure you’ve gotten to be very good at dealing with them. Give yourself some credit here.

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Q&A: can i put my husband into an alcohol rehab center even if he doesnt want to go?

Alan — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:54:45 +0000

Question by SUNSHINE_39092: can i put my husband into an alcohol rehab center even if he doesnt want to go?
there are no police records or court orders. i want to help him before things get that bad.

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Answer by lord_abortion_616
no, unfortunately

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How will I know if my husband is already in need of alcohol rehabilitation?

Alan — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:19:20 +0000

Question by cathy b: How will I know if my husband is already in need of alcohol rehabilitation?
My husband drinks alcohol everyday. Sometimes he gets drunk, sometimes he’s ok. What are the grounds for needing alcohol rehabilitation?

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Answer by aisha t
Observe your husband. Does he always get a craving/strong need for alcohol? Is he unable to limit his drinking? Has he developed a tolerance for alcohol that he needs to drink a larger amount just for him to get high? Does he experience withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, sweating, and anxiety when he stops drinking alcohol? If you answered yes to the above questions, then your husband happens to be an alcohol dependent. This means that he would need therapy and counseling, and possibly, rehabilitation as well. Consult your doctor first before making any decisions, as a doctor would be able to properly assess the situation of your husband.

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How can I help my husband get an alcohol treatment program?

Alan — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:21:08 +0000

Question by Stephanie R: How can I help my husband get an alcohol treatment program?
I am fed up of my husband’s nightly drinking and daily hangovers. I have been telling him to quit drinking but nothing works. How do I help him find an alcohol treatment program?

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Answer by Reva P
He’s the only one who can do this, and it will only work if he does it for himself.

In the meantime, you need to find your closest Al Anon group and join it.

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Q&A: My husband drinks 5-10 beers a night, would this be considered alcoholism?

Alan — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:24:49 +0000

Question by jewel: My husband drinks 5-10 beers a night, would this be considered alcoholism?
He even cracks beers open as early as 10am on Sundays. If he doesn’t have his beer, he resorts to wine or alcohol.

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Answer by lvisthomas
do ya think

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I am a driver for my husband alcoholism. How do I stop?

Alan — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:24:16 +0000

question by Jessa : I am a driver for my husband alcoholism. How do I stop? We got married four years. I love him and want to stay with him, but I know he has a total alcoholic and the family, because it is suffereing. I know I can not control it. I tried very hard and now I’m to the point where I accept that can not change it. But I do not want to leave. How do I start from detatch? This is so painful for me. best answer:

response Glory
find local group Al-Anon. This is a program for people who love alcoholics. Not necessarily remain an alcoholic, to resolve and stop. The first step is to recognize and get help for themselves. Good luck.http: / / www.alanon.org.za/

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How do I convince my husband that I need inpatient rehab for alcoholism? He insists that it won’t help me.?

Alan — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:27:15 +0000

Question by Cindy: How do I convince my husband that I need inpatient rehab for alcoholism? He insists that it won’t help me.?
Because I tried outpatient rehab once and didn’t stick with it, he is positive that “rehab” of any sort would be a useless waste of money. I keep thinking of all the money I currently spend on wine…. This has been going on for three years, ever since I had gastric bypass and could no longer fulfill my food addiction. I apparently just replaced that addiction with the addiction to alcohol. ANY help would be appreciated!

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Answer by Nick
I’m not really sure about the difference between the two, but my dad used to be an alcoholic before he was told he wouldn’t make it past 39 if he kept drinking. He has to take liver pills now.

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I Want To Leave My Husband, But Can’t Make The Decision.?

Alan — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:53:13 +0000

we have been married for 43 years. I am 60 yr old. He is a gemini which is two persons in one! he is drug and alcohol dependent. when he doesn’t have the drug you cannot talk to him or even be in the same room. So he then turns to alcohol which makes him dangerous. when he is on the drugs he is very agreeable and relaxed to live with.I have been on this roller coaster ride all these years. I DO NOT WANT to live the rest of my life like this! but I can’t seem to leave, I care about what happens to him, I’ll miss my home, I’m scared I won’t be able to support myself, I can’t live in an apartment without my animals! I don’t think I can mentally handle the separation. I will not ask him to sell the house or give me money. He has taken my sexuality away, no sex, We don’t talk unless hes high. I’ve been to counseling without success, they all want me to leave him! Someone help me, cause I can’t seem to make the decision.Then I think I’ve stood it out this long and now I’m going to leave him in our retirement years and he will die alone. As you can see I am very torn in the decision to do whats right for me! Thank you for listening.

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I Want To Leave My Husband, But Can’t Make The Decision.?

Alan — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:42:38 +0000

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