Alcoholism Recovery & Treatment

Question by : Is it ok to have opposite sex support friends during treatment?
My husband of 16 years just recently came out of treatment for alcoholism. I realize that he has a very strong emotional bond with his new sober friends, which I am so happy he is experiencing a sense of joy and a responsibility to help and support others, however I have a problem with him spending time alone with unmarried women outside of a group setting so early in recovery. Am I being unreasonable?
I completely acknowledge my own personal feelings of some resentment along with that happiness,
I don’t resent his sobriety its my own feelings of failure and anger that I don’t have that bond with him,
I also acknowledge that this is “his” program to work and I cannot set my rules & guidelines if he is to be successful, but at the same time our marriage, family, my mental and physical health are so intoxicated by this illness I don’t want to openly invite disaster. I don’t questioned his sincerity or deep love for me, I have 2 very close friends who are guys, one is gay and the other in and out of relationships and he has never questioned ANYTHING about our friendship, he has a long distant friend who is female (an old girlfriend from high school) that some of there conversations, text messages and pictures I find to be inappropriate but I don’t feel threatened, and I let him know when it bothers me at the same time telling him the importance of having friends. I just feel like boundaries are in order because of the critical emotional state that any person is in when first beginning recovery. I am trying so hard not to come across selfish and jealous. When sober, he is a wonderful human being and watching him form new friendships, being able to accept compliments about himself and to be proud to be part of something so important has been a long awaited joy for me. Help!!!

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Answer by tina
Whilst i can understand ur point of view, he needs support from somebody who feels what he feels and who can understand what he has been through..

Ur his wife and can understand to a certain extent, u don’t understand how an alcoholic feels and he may struggle.

At the moment don’t worry, but tell him that you are still there to support him and to be aware of friendships he forms as he may be vulnerable you are proud of how far he has come. It will boost his confidence and he will drive more to be successful!!

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Question by Samira: What are some non-profit organizations that support alcohol-effects awareness or anti-alcoholism?
I want to get involved with one of these either online someway, or through my local community. Also, can you name some anti-drug or drug awareness organization as well? Thanks. Best answer!

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Answer by Abdin ranto Baby
most of the so -called anti-alcoholic organizations are in effect
promoting alcoholism and make it a business.
you can start one that stop preaching and teaching ;
helping you to live as you wish to be.

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Question by m e l i <3: What are some alcohol support groups or recovery group names?

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Answer by Tree
AA alcoholics anonymous

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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 jazzgrl02: How can I support my bf through alcohol withdrawal?
My bf just got diagnosed with pancreasitis which is the inflammation of the pancreas. The doctor told him, he cannot drink anymore alcohol. He is not an alcoholic, but he does drink regularly. Today he snapped at me on the phone, for no reason. Is this moodiness part of withdrawal? And if so, what can I do to help?

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Answer by Jerry L
put him in rehab they can treat him

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