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Choice Between Me or Alcohol
Asked by H.K. from Gainesville
on June 22, 2011
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My husband was a recovered alcoholic when i met him at age 25. He had never touched a drop in 5 years. Well, we have been married 5 years and about a year ago he tota...
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- Once an alcoholic, someone is alcoholic for life whether they are actively drinking or not. And since your husband is actively drinking he's fallen off the wagon and ...
- He. is. an. alcoholic. He needs an intervention, and fast. If he continues down this path, their is no way to get him out of it. You will lose everything if he doesn't...
- Uh oh, I hate to break it to ya, but it sounds like he's back to using alcohol as a way to cope with life & he's in major denial. Taking wine with you every time you g...
Help with Alcohol
Asked by L.J. from Dallas
on November 6, 2009
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Does anyone know how AA works? I've heard that it has a strong faith based program, and I am not Christian. Does anyone have advice as to help for drinking too much?...
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- I know that you left this on friday but i just now read it. My name is A. and I am an alcoholic/addict. I have been sober/clean for 7 1/2 years. It is very important t...
- Join your local AA...you should at least try it at least once. If it's not right maybe someone there can steer you to another option. Good for you for reaching out. ...
- I would say try it out. If the first one you go to doesn't work for you, try another location/time. Good luck and best wishes. Good for you for making a step toward...
Mom Seeking Support Group for Alcohol Addiction Family Member in Gurnee Area
Asked by D.K. from Chicago
on May 18, 2008
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Hello to all, I was hoping that someone out there could give me a good references. My husband is now a recovering alcoholic. He is seeking treatment and counseling. On...
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- Hi Lisa, One of my dearest friends is a recovering alcoholic and I know that AA has helped her a great deal. She lives in Arlington Heights, so her references for a...
- We have a program in our church that is called Celebrate Recovery. It is a 12 step program and it has been very helpful to many people and their families. It is Frida...
- Hi, First of all I just want to say that you are very strong and I am going to keep you and your family in my prayers. I am a peds nurse and there are a couple of pl...
California DUI
Asked by B.M. from Sacramento
on September 4, 2010
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Hi, I have some questions regarding DUIs. My 22-year old brother got one last night for an alcohol level of .11. Is that considered high? He has been having some issu...
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- Probably the best bit of tough love you can give him is to make sure that he abides by and pays for ALL of the costs and punishments associated with getting a DUI, If...
- One of my favorite sayings from a Student Assistance training I went to as a new teacher goes like this: "You didn't cause it. You can't fix it> You can only control y...
- I do not think that health insurance covers alcohol rehab. When I looked into it for my husband our excellent insurance did not cover it. I've also heard that it is ...
Prescription Addiction and Help to Stop
Asked by M.D. from Houston
on July 11, 2008
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i have this problem-major one. i've been addicted to high potentency pain killers for about 4 years, and to make matters worse i am on therapy for hepatits c and hiv. ...
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- M., Have you talked to the people at the rehab about wanting to get treatment but there is no one to take care of your children? Could your husband take care of the...
- Hi M., I am a recovering addict with 2 1/2 years sober. As hard as it may be to admit that you're an addict, chances are if you can't stop on your own, you probabl...
- My friend was addicted to pain pills and her doctor gave her medicine to take so that if she drinks or takes any pain pills she becomes violently ill. Although she has...
How to Explain but Not Explain a Parents Absence
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on February 8, 2008
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My boyfriend is going to rehab and will be gone for the next two months I am trying to figure out what I should and shouldn't say to my step daughter who is 6. Also wh...
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- I have to totally agree with Emily B. Though it's hard, I think being honest is the most important thing. I think you should be proud of your boyfriend, which it sou...
- Is it possible for you guys to say that he is going away for work? That's one way... Or how about to visit a sick family member. I don't know your situation, or...
- not sure what to tell your stepdaughter, but make sure you get yourself in al-anon. It's a lifesaver!!!
Our answersRe-hab
Asked by P.A. from Los Angeles
on April 12, 2012
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So I'm kinda fuming and not sure what I should do............a friends son is finishing his first stint in re-hab (spent his 21st birthday there) and will be coming ho...
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- What kind of Addict is he? Drugs? What kind? Alcohol? Both? Sure, once an addict always an addict. But that is NOT always the case. Meaning... SOME people do ...
- Well, it's not your kid. You don't have any say. I will say, I have NEVER (and I have a whole family of addicts. Generations of them.) met an addict, who can apply...
- Why are you "fuming?" It's their kid and their money. If I got worked up over everyone's poor choices I'd never leave the house, lol!
What to Say to BIL Who Attempted Suicide
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on March 8, 2012
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I had a different question on here earlier about my BIL who attempted suicide last night but that got answered (thank you) so now I have a new question. My husband ju...
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- Dear Sally, This must be so hard. Perhaps you could write him a short note of support - that way, you wouldn't have to worry about any awkwardness of an in-person sta...
- If he said that - a hospital needs to be called and he needs to go in for psychiatric help. I'm really sorry. my pseudo big sister's husband committed suicide l...
- Addiction is often the result of an attempt to self medicate away the pain from depression. It is not unusual for addicts to attempt suicide. I would strongly recommen...
Are "Good" Alcoholics Still Alcoholics?
Asked by K.R. from Springfield
on September 20, 2011
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This may be a strange question, but I will do my best to explain....
If someone you know has a drinking problem, meaning he or she drinks to intoxication each time ...
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- Yes... Still an alcoholic, still a problem, still needs to be addressed. I'd be willing to bet that if you really took a close look at your husband's drinking you woul...
- I would think that if a person were actually nicer and cooler when they were drunk, then they were self medicating an emotional problem. If you aren't happy sober the...
- After reading your update, I would say yes that might be a problem. At first, I was going to say no, because I, myself, have a few drinks almost daily but I do not con...
How Do I Know What to Tell My In-laws?
Asked by E.R. from Salt Lake City
on June 1, 2010
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My husband is an alcoholic, and I waited for over a year to tell his parents about the problem he had with alcohol. They were glad that I told them, but now I feel li...
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- YOU ARE AN EXCEPTIONAL WOMAN FOR PUTTING UP WITH THIS BEHAVIOR... THERE ARE GROUPS THAT ARE RELATED TO HIS REHAB THAT YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO TALK TO. LETTING HIS PARENT...
- I can relate! My x husband had a lot of mental health issues (A lot stemming from his childhood) and I felt really alone because I was dealing with enough for several...
- I can't urge you enough to go to alanon (AA's other half). It will do you a world of good and make all of this and infinite other questions down the road) fall into pl...
