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Excessive Alcohol Intake, Anti-social Behaviour, Living In Past Than Present. Help
hello i havea brother in law that seems to be living more in the past than the present. He is drinking excessively,
Example he texted his wife and told her it was over did not want her anymore. Next day sent another text saying is it to late to say sorry it was the booze talkin. He is very anti social even missed most of his daughters wedding and her first dance.
Could this possibly be a medical condition or????
Example he texted his wife and told her it was over did not want her anymore. Next day sent another text saying is it to late to say sorry it was the booze talkin. He is very anti social even missed most of his daughters wedding and her first dance.
Could this possibly be a medical condition or????
Thu, 6 Jun 2013
User's Response
Dr. Sayantan Mitra,
Psychiatrist's Response
Psychiatrist's Response
hi.
secondary depressive symptoms, feelings of guilt or even psychosis might develop secondary to substance abuse. some of these can also be induced by the substance abused.
so please consult a qualified psychiatrist for further management. with adequate family support and under proper guidance, i am optimistic that he will be able to quit alcohol.
with regards.
Dr S. Mitra
secondary depressive symptoms, feelings of guilt or even psychosis might develop secondary to substance abuse. some of these can also be induced by the substance abused.
so please consult a qualified psychiatrist for further management. with adequate family support and under proper guidance, i am optimistic that he will be able to quit alcohol.
with regards.
Dr S. Mitra
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