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Suggest Medication For Alcohol Deaddiction
Hi I am looking for a addiction medicine doctor to see my son when he gets out of rehab for the 2nd time within the next month. As of now the tradiditional rehab has not worked, if anything it has gotten worse hence the relapse. Alcohol is his drug of choice,I know there is no magic bullet for this but I need to help him in anyway possible.We live on Long Island ny
Wed, 10 Dec 2014
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Alcohol is a disease which need to be handled carefully.
Certain drugs like disulfiram is very helpful for de addiction.
Consult a counselor or psychiatrist for more help.
Involve in de addiction group near by you.
Ask for relaxation therapy.
Also consult for relapse therapy.
Hope all these will be helpful.
Thanks for contacting.
Take care...
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Alcohol is a disease which need to be handled carefully.
Certain drugs like disulfiram is very helpful for de addiction.
Consult a counselor or psychiatrist for more help.
Involve in de addiction group near by you.
Ask for relaxation therapy.
Also consult for relapse therapy.
Hope all these will be helpful.
Thanks for contacting.
Take care...
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