Alcoholism Recovery & Treatment

Question by pmy: where can I find a drug and alcohol rehab program for someone with physical disabilities?
my brother has battled with drug and alcohol problems for years.He now has a colostomy bag and 1 leg. He no longer wants to live, what can I do?

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Answer by tiffany
call your local hospital… they will lead you in the right direction.
Or family doctor. All my best wishes to you all.

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Question by Lisa S: What are the physical and mental symptoms of a female alcoholic?
I know someone I believe to be an alcoholic.What is their emotional state?What is the source of their pain that makes them so alcohol dependent? Her behavior is inconsistent. She is quiet in the morning and loud in the afternoon.She flirts with me and when I flirt back she stops. I can’t figure her out. Now I wonder do I know her or the alcoholic her..Do alcoholics give up social activities to drink alone? Do woman alcoholics wear a lot foundation make up? Do woman alcoholics always look sad? Do alcoholics have a good memory?

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Answer by TallulahsMama
I can only answer your questions from my own experience as an alcoholic. I used to be quieter in the morning from raging hangovers and get loud when I wanted to go out and drink. I tried to use foundation to hide the fact that my face was dry as could be and beet red at all times. I am very bad with makeup so my so called cover up jobs were really bad. I always looked sad and know a lot of active alcoholics who look sad all the time because they are. Believe or not being an active alcoholic is a sad and often time painful way to live. I used to try and hide this by acting certain ways in certain situations or trying to crack jokes when I was cracking up inside. Many alcoholics drink alone, it is easier to hide how much they are drinking. I wanted to be social and wanted to go out but I was always so darned depressed I drank alone and eventually was completely isolated from friends and family. I also drank alone because I didn’t want anyone to comment on how much I was drinking or say anything about me looking puffy or red or bad. When I drank alone I could drink as much as I want and no one said anything to me. I also could not look myself in the mirror. Lastly, in terms of my own experience, I had a great memory for things that happened a long time ago when I was drinking. I could remember what day of the week my 11th birthday fell or what time it was when something happened when I was a kid but you couldn’t ask me what I did the night before because I couldn’t remember. For me I used to try and write things down to remember the next day. Like if I spoke to someone on the phone I wrote down a few words about what we talked about, what time we spoke anything basically so I could cover up the fact that I had no idea what had happened. I did the same with tv shows, I would jot down a few things while drinking about what was going on with this show or that show so I could try and participate in discussions with my co-workers. Eventually I got so bad I couldn’t read what I wrote the next morning. Not all alcoholics are alike in how they feel but they all have one thing in common…. when they start drinking they cannot stop. Alcoholism is a disease that is treatable. I personally have chosen to recover through AA. It has helped me stay sober for the past 3 1/2 years. I also tried a number of other things and they did not work for me. While you may want to help your friend she may become very angry if you mention your concerns that she might have a drinking problem. She will also have to determine for herself if she is an alcoholic because her acceptance of this will be what she needs to do to get help. If you have any questions you can email me. Good luck.

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request SHELTIELUVER : I’m an alcoholic? What are the physical symptoms of alcoholism? I drink 3-4 times a week, but more often lately. I do not wake up craving alcohol, but. It is always later in the day, usually after work. I drink a 6 Pack and a pint of rum for several hours. Often do not know what I did and I made some embarrassing things. I’m also very aggressive when they drink, when was the last time I’m always happy drunk. Fortunately, I always have a sober driver. Recently, I was very nervous and restless. I am angry to the decline in PIN. I’m afraid that I need help. Are there drugs. help if you find yourself with nerves? I do not want to go to the clinic because I do not have insurance and I do not want to lose their jobs. I started a problem with anxiety and Xanax for my nerves. I know that combo. of Xanax and alcohol is bad law and spirit stronger. Oh, I’m a woman in my early 30’s. I’m 5′7 and 125 kg. I’m not such a great guy, great tolerance, although it seems sometimes. best answer:

reply by Jessica
red eyes, facial swelling, liver problems, such as swelling, ulcers, tremors, delirium tremens nausea, pain in the back either kidney problems, stomach and Darmproblemenschlechte diet and weight loss, unexplained mood swings … Just to name a few

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question by Lala : What are the physical changes of the human body goes through during recovery from alcoholism? best answer:

reply by Jennifer E
for each person differently and it is to hear the best of recovered alcoholics. The Authority will continue to crave alcohol treatment programs and recovery plans must in this fight.

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