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Suggest Me Treatment For Alcohol Addiction As Currently On Methadone?

iam currently on 160mg methadone and iam not a alchole drinker but the past two night I have had two standard dinks of brandy mixed with coco-cola and I was wondering if I kept this habbit up would it be a risk of any kind and what risks would be involved as I have a sort of addictive personality
Wed, 28 May 2014
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Hi,

It is nice to know that you are aware of your own vulnerabilities and keen to lead a healthy life. Yes, people who have addiction problems with one type of drug are also prone to becoming dependent on other substances as well. So if you continue taking alcohol regularly, with time, you may notice that you are having withdrawal symptoms or have developed tolerance. I would suggest that you avoid using alcohol on a regular basis.

Best wishes.
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Suggest Me Treatment For Alcohol Addiction As Currently On Methadone?

Hi, It is nice to know that you are aware of your own vulnerabilities and keen to lead a healthy life. Yes, people who have addiction problems with one type of drug are also prone to becoming dependent on other substances as well. So if you continue taking alcohol regularly, with time, you may notice that you are having withdrawal symptoms or have developed tolerance. I would suggest that you avoid using alcohol on a regular basis. Best wishes.