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Alcohol addiction
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to seek professional guidance regarding my elder brother, Mr. Faraz Iqbal, who is 40 years old. He has been struggling with severe alcohol addiction for many years, though the exact duration is unclear.
Our family is deeply concerned about his health and well-being, as he has lost control over his drinking and consumes alcohol daily, often to the point of intoxication. Despite our repeated efforts, he has been unable to stop on his own.
We would sincerely appreciate your advice regarding possible treatment options, including any medical interventions such as prescribed medications or injections that may help him reduce or quit alcohol consumption. Kindly let us know the appropriate steps we should take in this situation and whether professional rehabilitation or supervised treatment is recommended.
Your guidance and support in this matter would be highly appreciated.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Anas Iqbal
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Hey.. For such severe alcohol use in patient treatment will be the best option. In such centres patients are provided with medication as well as counselling to help quit alcohol. One of the most important aspects of quitting is motivation. It is most useful if the person himself wants to quit. Pls look for a govt deaddiction centre near you. Even Aiims delhi has its own deaddiction special hospital. Seek help in person help in this case
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The first few days of leaving alcohol can be very physically and mentally difficult for the patient. Especially in a person who has used alcohol for the long term. For some it can be life threatening too...So it is best to do it in a hospital under supervision.
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Alcohol addiction specific treatment is there, please start the treatment as soon as possible, otherwise it will harm the overall body, there are medicine which will help a lot
Do consult please
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Hello Anas Iqbal ji, I can totally understand how difficult the situation must be for you and your family. Sometimes, in addiction cases more than the patient the, patient family suffers. Do not worry, addiction is something that is very manageable.
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Please consult a good psychiatrist, and stay by the side of your brother. he will come out of this.
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Hi.. consult online for treatment
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Get him admitted in a registered psychiatric hospital which does deaddiction and get him treated. Good luck
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Hello Mr Iqbal ! If a person is addicted to alcohol, but he does not take his daily dose of alcohol, in that case, patient have significant withdrawal symptoms. And these symptoms are main cause that person can't stop using alcohol. So it's good to consult a psychiatrist and have proper detoxification and maintenance treatment that decrease these withdrawal symptoms and reduce person desire to drink alcohol.
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Dr. Kavita Bhutani (PhD)
Psychologist
20 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Any addiction has a root cause where the person has been controlled or ha taken too many responsibilities maybe
Needs therapy and venting out and addressing the pain points
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Discipline can help ja pdxpurse therapy
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Dr. Durganjali B
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9 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi. Glad that you reached out. The condition you explained seems like severe Alcohol dependance. The patient as such may not be willing for treatment. However he needs immediate treatment.
He can be brought to a psychiatrist and treatment may be started. Based on the patients level of acceptance medications may be started in the form of tablets or injectables. Most likely patient will require in-patient care. Any underlying psychiatric comorbidity may have to be identified and treated.
Once the patient is stabilised, he may require rehabilitation facility as well. Family support plays a very crucial role in these patients once they are out of rehabilitation.
Patient will also need regular psychiatric follow ups and counselling sessions in order to maintain abstinence.
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