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A person is an alcoholic when his drinking is causing a problem in his life, and yet he is unable to stop drinking.

A person has to admit that he has a problem before he can be helped. Oftentimes a family intervention carried out in a controlled atmosphere can help him to realize the magnitude of his problem. It doesn't help to yell and argue with him or her while he/she is intoxicated. It is great if the person can afford to enter some kind of rehab program. Most of these programs are based on the philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous.

People who aren't alcoholics or addicts of some other substance or habit find it difficult to understand the process of addiction. They think it is just a matter of deciding not to do something anymore, but it's not as simple as that. There's a reason why addicted people feel they need some sort of chemical crutch. If someone you know has a drinking problem and you really want to help them, educate yourself. A lot of times the people who love them enable them. First of all you need to know that you can't fix this person. He or she has to want to do it for him/herself. There's plenty of information about alcoholism right here on the web, so inform yourself. Good luck.

2007-04-17 22:10:56 by johnny_pitt81

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I have a friend who was an alcohol addict. She stopped 2 days ago and I think she's experiencing withdrawal symptoms. She's been having a hard time sleeping, and when she does sleep, she gets bad dreams. She experiences nausea a lot and has clammy hands. I told her she should get herself treated, but she doesn't want to. Is this normal?

Your friend is experiencing mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms. You should contact the local hospital or a healthcare provider so he could fully assess your friend's situation. Your friend probably needs to be treated for her withdrawal. This can possibly be done on an out-patient basis. She may need social support groups, medication, and therapy. Don't think she can handle this all on her own. It would still be better to get medical help.

2007-05-30 01:31:05 by cielo t

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I have a friend who happens to be addicted to alcohol. Since she stopped drinking two days ago, she has been experiencing what I think are withdrawal symptoms. She's having a hard time sleeping, and when she does get to sleep, she experiences bad dreams. She's also nauseous a lot of times, and her hands get clammy. I've already told her to seek medical help, but she's stubborn and doesn't want to. Will this go away?

Your friend is having mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms. The best thing to do would be to contact the local hospital and find a doctor who will be able to assess your friend's condition. Your friend needs to be treated for her withdrawal. Consequences can arise if she doesn't get treated. She needs social support groups, medication, counseling, and therapy too. You can do an alcohol intervention for her if she refuses to undergo treatment.

2007-07-26 00:50:00 by clare i

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I have a friend who stopped drinking alcohol two days ago and she has been experiencing what seems to me like withdrawal symptoms. She's always craving alcohol and gets clammy hands. I told her these are signs that she should get herself treated for addiction but she won't listen to me. Am I right? If so, what can I do?

Your friend does have mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms. (other signs would be restlessness, insomnia, dreams of alcohol, hallucinations...) These are indeed signs that she should get herself treated for her alcohol addiction. The best thing you can do is to get her checked up by a doctor and he will then assess your friend's condition. Your friend needs to be treated for her withdrawal. If she's not swayed by your pleas, you can do an alcohol intervention for her.

2007-08-14 00:14:31 by annaliese r

It's easier for me to open up to strangers than to bother my family and friends about this. I have been craving for alcohol more and more now, and have started experiencing withdrawal symptoms as well. I want this to stop. I need to talk to someone about this, but not face to face. Any ideas?

It looks as if you're ready to undergo treatment now. You can call 800-559-9503. It's a helpline for people with problems such as yours. There'll surely be someone on the other end of the line who would be willing to help you out. You can also join forums over the internet and get to discuss alcoholism with other people. Good luck! I do hope you get yourself schlepped over to a treatment center soon, though.

2007-07-20 00:54:43 by alia lr