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Suggest Treatment For Alcohol Addiction And Depression

I am an alcoholic, I work M-F and then stay home in bed all weekend, drinking rum and beer. My 20 year old daughter passed away on May 21,2001 from a stroke caused by a gunshot wound to the neck, bruising her carotid artery. Am not suicidal, and have happy and wonderful memories of my girl, but after 15 years
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Most important thing is persistent motivation and detoxification. There are various detoxification treatment available with high success rate. Next Steps
- You can consult neuropsychiatrist.
- Health Tips

Remember craving is hard for 30 minutes and if you can overcome that 30 minutes by drinking water or diverting your mind in some other work I think you will be able to control craving.

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

Regards,
Dr. Rohit Kothari
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Suggest Treatment For Alcohol Addiction And Depression

Hello, Most important thing is persistent motivation and detoxification. There are various detoxification treatment available with high success rate. Next Steps - You can consult neuropsychiatrist. - Health Tips Remember craving is hard for 30 minutes and if you can overcome that 30 minutes by drinking water or diverting your mind in some other work I think you will be able to control craving. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohit Kothari