Alcoholism Recovery & Treatment

Question by catherine_ann: Will undergoing alcoholism treatment mean that I won’t be allowed to drink alcohol ever again?
I have been relying on alcohol lately, and I want to change that. I want to treat this alcoholism. I was just wondering if going through treatment would mean never having to drink anything alcoholic ever again in my life.

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Answer by nice_alivia
The goal of alcoholism treatments is to help the person go into abstinence. It’s advisable that you don’t consume any alcoholic drinks in a long span of time. This doesn’t mean that you can’t drink alcohol ever again, just that when you do so, you’ll be sure to do it in moderation. Excessive drinking will have you addicted again in no time, and you don’t want that. If you really want to be sober, work on it. It’s always a wonderful feeling when you’re experiencing bliss without alcohol messing with your brain.

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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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Seems he likes to attack other people, what did they say about glass houses?

My friend recently “fell off the wagon.” Tonight we went out to dinner and I could smell the booze on his breath, and noticed the frequent trips to the men’s room. Since I’ve been very supportive of his sobriety over the past year, how do I tell him that I realize he’s drinking again and not to involve me unless he want’s my help? I feel like a fairweather friend and like I’m kicking him while he’s down. Like most questions, I probably already know this answer but I’m having trouble accepting it. Your experience is greatly appreciated.
He had been attending regular, weekly AA meetings and was in rehab for 28 days in early Spring. Thanks for the advice.

My bf (of 4 years) and I have been having some issues lately. we got into a huge fight about a week ago and he almost broke up with me (totally out of frustration-he said he was sorry and didnt mean it later). I’m currently in counseling to help me overcome some major codependency issues (not drugs or alcohol-just being too needy,clingy) and having better self esteem. I don’t want to feel like i’m going to die if he isn’t around which I know will help us in the long run.
we went to counseling on thursday and the session went well. the therapist wants us to spend the next 3 week apart (not broken up-just not seeing each other) and talking on the phone every Friday.
I’m doing ok now but yesterday (friday) I drove over there to have him look at my car (it’s been having issues and he told me to tell him about it if it did so he can help fix it for me). instead of leaving right after he looked at the car, I cried alot and told him I was scared that no matter how much I changed, he was going to leave me anyways. He held me in his lap and told me “honey, I know exactly how you are feeling and I understand. I love you but we both need this space b/c the counselor said it was best plus, I need the time to regroup and focus on me. you need it b/c you have to work the next 6 nights in a row.” I cried more and said I was sorry and got up to leave. he kissed me on the forehead and smoothed my hair before I got up. as I was heading for the door he called out my name and got up. He gave me a big hug and a kiss and said “honey, it’s ok. you don’t have to be sorry. I love you. you want us to be happy so do the things that make us happy.” I shook my head yes and told him I loved him too and was again sorry. as I walked down the driveway he again said “honey it’s ok.” then shut the door.
I emailed him later on to tell him I was sorry I hadn’t respected the agreement of space we had made and that I wouldn’t bother him anymore (no calls,emails,or showing up). I told him that I would be a changed person when the 3 weeks was up.
We use the same ebay account so I have to get into his email sometimes to check stuff. that’s the only reason I know he hasn’t checked the email. but he didn’t delete it.
and NO it’s not b/c he wants to break up-the therapist flat out asked him that during our session and I told him if that’s what he wanted I would come get my stuff after session and return his key. he told the therapist and me that he wants to work it out.
is he still mad at me? why wouldn’t he check it (or just delete it)? and NO i won’t contact him again for the remainder of the 3 weeks-he’s supposed to call me on fridays.