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How Can Depression And Alcoholism Be Treated?
My daughter has a number of these symptoms, but refuses to find a physician to address the problems. She is a recovering alcoholic, has misused Benedryl-type pills for several years (after becoming sober), is now in her early 40 s, and suffers with depression as my former ex-husband did. What do you suggest when she adamantly refuses to seek help?
Fri, 4 May 2018
Hello,
The most important thing is persistent motivation and detoxification. If she tries to leave on his own she will face withdrawal symptoms. There is various detoxification treatment available with high success rate. She needs a good rehabilitation center where she can be motivated to leave substance and continue treatment. The success rate is always higher when the patient is involved in treatment decisions.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rohit Kothari
The most important thing is persistent motivation and detoxification. If she tries to leave on his own she will face withdrawal symptoms. There is various detoxification treatment available with high success rate. She needs a good rehabilitation center where she can be motivated to leave substance and continue treatment. The success rate is always higher when the patient is involved in treatment decisions.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rohit Kothari
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