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What Are The De-addiction Solutions From Alcohol Available?

Hello Doctor,

My family is in a problem for long time. i.e my father takes alcohol almost daily and becomes unconscious on weekends by this habit. We are looking for some safe alcohol De-addiction tablets, as he does not agree or willing to meet doctor. Kindly suggest some safe alcohol De-addiction tablets.

Thanks a bunch in advance.
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Addiction Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,

There are some medicines that can help reduce the craving for alcohol. You can visit a psychiatrist and discuss the option of putting your father on baclofen or acamprosate. Baclofen would be a better choice in my opinion. The dose has to be gradually built up. While your father is on the medicine, keep on trying to convince him to mend his ways and see a doctor.

Best wishes.
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What Are The De-addiction Solutions From Alcohol Available?

Hi, There are some medicines that can help reduce the craving for alcohol. You can visit a psychiatrist and discuss the option of putting your father on baclofen or acamprosate. Baclofen would be a better choice in my opinion. The dose has to be gradually built up. While your father is on the medicine, keep on trying to convince him to mend his ways and see a doctor. Best wishes.