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Suggest Remedy To Stop Drinking Alcohol
Question: i need help to stop using alcohol should i try antabuse din
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi Din, and thanks very much for your question.
Congratulations on the decision to stop using alcohol. Admitting you have a problem is the first step on the road to recovery.
Antabuse is a very effective drug. I often recommend that your partner/wife/husband, if you have one, witness you take it every morning to ensure compliance with the medication. Studies show that this is one of the most effective ways to quit drinking. When you take Antabuse, this means that drinking alcohol will make you incredibly sick, a feeling that is so bad that this means you will be heavily persuaded not to drink. If you have a partner watch you take it, this ensures you will be able to stop drinking.
There are other medications such as naltrexone and acamprosate that are also helpful.
My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX psychiatrist working in New York City. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Detailed Answer:
Hi Din, and thanks very much for your question.
Congratulations on the decision to stop using alcohol. Admitting you have a problem is the first step on the road to recovery.
Antabuse is a very effective drug. I often recommend that your partner/wife/husband, if you have one, witness you take it every morning to ensure compliance with the medication. Studies show that this is one of the most effective ways to quit drinking. When you take Antabuse, this means that drinking alcohol will make you incredibly sick, a feeling that is so bad that this means you will be heavily persuaded not to drink. If you have a partner watch you take it, this ensures you will be able to stop drinking.
There are other medications such as naltrexone and acamprosate that are also helpful.
My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX psychiatrist working in New York City. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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