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How To Deal With An Alcoholic Brother?

My older brother is 67 years old. He is a alcoholic (severe). He has lost all of his teeth except for about six in the bottom front of his mouth; which is due to agent orange exposure when he was stationed in Vietnam. He has trouble eating. I have been trying to get help for him such as dentures, and healthcare. He is increasingly less cooperative. He sleeps and drinks all day and has begun to urinate on himself. Will ensure help to sustain him? If you have other suggestions that will help me help him I would appreciate it very much.
Tue, 26 May 2020
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Hi

It can be difficult to convince an alcoholic or problem drinker to seek treatment, so it is helpful to have a professional walk you through the process and tell you what to do and not do, before you try to talk to your brother.

It is never too late to get help for your brother, if you think that he has a drinking problem or may be an alcoholic.

Many confidential service is open 24 hours a day, allowing you to seek help at a time that is best for you.You can avail these numbers from the net.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician

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How To Deal With An Alcoholic Brother?

Hi It can be difficult to convince an alcoholic or problem drinker to seek treatment, so it is helpful to have a professional walk you through the process and tell you what to do and not do, before you try to talk to your brother. It is never too late to get help for your brother, if you think that he has a drinking problem or may be an alcoholic. Many confidential service is open 24 hours a day, allowing you to seek help at a time that is best for you.You can avail these numbers from the net. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician