My fiance is going in for an assessment tomorrow for alcoholism at a local treatment center. I’m petrified of what they are going to say but think I am that way because I don’t know what to expect from the appointment. What are they going to do tomorrow? Just ask a bunch of questions? Will they take a urine or blood test? Has anybody been through this or done an assessment and knows whats going to happen?
I am applying for a position researching drug and alcohol use in my state. In your opinion, should I include my personal experience in helping my brother receive treatment for his own alcoholism and the steps I have taken to do so?
Just wondering if I can add a personal touch without seeming like I am looking for sympathy. I feel like my personal experience will enhance the skills and qualities I will bring to the position.
I have a moderate case of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and have been on pretty strong medications for it since I was 2 years old. I currently have a 3 1/2 month old and am breast feeding so I can not take any medication. I am in a lot of pain but do not want to sacrifice the breast feeding so I am looking for another option. Example: a special diet or anything???
Complete video at: fora.tv Co-authors Constance Curry and Kristina Wandzilak discuss the struggles with drug and alcohol addiction at the heart of their book, “The Lost Years: Surviving a Mother and Daughter’s Worst Nightmare.” —– Constance Curry and Kristina Wandzilak talk about “The Lost Years: Surviving a Mother and Daughter’s Worst Nightmare.” This riveting memoir of survival and transformation reveals the true story of a daughter’s decline into alcohol and drug addiction, prostitution and homelessness, and her mother’s efforts to rescue her. – Book Passage Kristina Wandzilak is the Executive director of Full Circle Intervention, a nationally recognized presenter and author. She has worked in the chemical dependency field since 1994. Kristina has been specializing in intervention since 1998 and opened the doors of Full Circle Intervention, with the vision of bringing respectful intervention to families who are in crisis with addiction. Constance Curry has been in co-dependency recovery for many years. She has studied and tried to understand the disorder that took over her life and the lives of those she loved most. She has been on various educational speaker panels for practicing therapists and teachers talking on the intricate subject of addiction and family recovery.
I need help !! How can I get inpatient treatment for alcoholism with out having health insurance? I am so sick of drinking that i’d commit a misdemeanor just to get locked up for a few days as long as it’s not anything real bad. Anyone known anybody that might have went thru some thing similar? Any help in this matter i’d be very thankful!! I got bad anexity problems, so going to AA meetings are almost out of the question.
I am treating my wife with the help of an experienced Naturopath with mainly ‘wheat grass’ juce as main ingradient for last three months since she had been dignosed for the cancer. Though it has not spread anywhere in the body, it is quite under controll. I want to know is there other remedy which will add to fast recovery. We are working on the way shown by Ann Wigmore. Will anybody from this group will suggest any thing else from Wheat Grass therepy?
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We’re really plumb out of money, but I also need to get my husband treated for his alcoholism. I fear that if I don’t put him inside an alcohol rehab soon, he’ll get worse. He’s gotten more violent lately, and I just don’t want this to continue on. Help please.
My four year old son was just diagnosed with ADHD (more hyperactivity than attention). My husband and I will choose the medication route only as a last resort after all other methods of treatment have been exhausted. I’ve heard about cutting sugar and processed foods out of the diet and Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids (flax seed and fish oil), but is there anything else out there that is safe enough to try?
A friend of mine was recently violated by his Probation Officer because he was found intoxicated. The PO is now going to recommend that my friend get in-patient treatment for alcoholism which means that he could spend some time in jail until a place is available at a treatment facility. What is the likelihood that the judge will go along with this considering that the probation is about to end and that all fees (except for court fines) have been paid and this is his first violation?
headed over to the alcoholism council to shop, later peeps!
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I am looking for an alternative to meds. Been there done that. They dont help my son.
Sorry for my lack of knowledge, but I’ve only recently encountered the term. Is this the same as alcoholism treatments?
I’m doing a paper on the treatment of Alcoholism, and I had heard once that there was a sort of vitamin that you could take that makes you vomit if you consume Alcohol. I can’t remember the name of the pill, but if you could give me any references to it, that would be great. And I know that it isn’t naltrexone, or if it is I’m missing some of the information.
Subject has already gone through conventional treatments (chemo and radiation and stem cell infusion)
I read that alcohol dehydrogenase enzymes are what help you process alcohol and after years of drinking you develop a deficiency in these enzymes, therefore making your tolerance higher (you need to drink more to get the same "drunk" feeling).
My question is: Why can’t we just medically raise our levels of these enzymes back up to where they used to be, or even higher, so that we get drunk faster and therefore drink less?
Likewise, why isn’t there a treatment for alcoholism that tries to balance this enzyme to a "normal" level in order to more normalize someone’s drinking habits?
to answer the first reply, acetaldehyde dehydrogenase will detoxify acetaldehyde to acetic acid. Is that still as fatal?
I’ve heard Kombucha is helpful. I also know of acupuncture.
Anything else? My seizures are getting more frequent and… it kinda sucks (obviously) so I am looking for some treatments to add with my meds.
My fiance is going in for an assessment tomorrow for alcoholism at a local treatment center. I’m petrified of what they are going to say but think I am that way because I don’t know what to expect from the appointment. What are they going to do tomorrow? Just ask a bunch of questions? Will they take a urine or blood test? Has anybody been through this or done an assessment and knows whats going to happen?
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Will they just pass out medications and steer you to a AA meeting or can they admit you for like 30 days for treatment? Any help or suggestions would really help.
Any one know of any treatments that work ? natural remedies?bath salts? I really would like this gone. I have seen a dermotologist in the past and all they recommend is steroid creams that do and dont work for a time. My friend has a friend who takes shots of puva in the stomach – I dont want to do this and have othere health risks.
My main points are behavioral and physical symptoms and treatment options.
Fetal alcohol syndrome is among the most common known causes of mental retardation and as such, it is a major public health problem. Lecturer Dr. Ed Riley Department of Psychology San Diego State University Center for Behavior Teratology 6363 Alverado Court, Suite 209 San Diego, Ca 92120 Editor Dr. Carrie Randall Medical University of South Carolina Institute of Psychiatry Center for Drug & Alcohol Programs 171 Ashley Avenue Charleston, SC 29425-0742 References Mattson, SN, Riley, EP, Gramling, L., Delis, DC, & Jones, KL (1998). Neuropsychological comparison of alcohol-exposed children with or without physical features of fetal alcohol syndrome. Neuropsychology, 12(1), 146-153. Carmichael OH, Feldman JJ, Streissguth AP, Gonzalez RD: Neuropsychological deficits and life adjustment in adolescents and adults with fetal alcohol syndrome. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research 16:380, 1992 Kodituwakku PW, Handmaker NS, Cutler SK, Weathersby EK, Handmaker SD: Specific impairments in self-regulation in children exposed to alcohol prenatally. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research 19:1558-1564, 1995 Mattson, SN, Goodman, AM, Caine, C., Delis, DC, & Riley, EP (1999). Executive functioning in children with heavy prenatal alcohol exposure. Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research, 23(11), 1808-1815. Streissguth, AP, Barr, HM, Kogan, J., & Bookstein, FL (1996). Final Report: Understanding the occurrence of secondary disabilities in clients with fetal alcohol …
I am a type 2 diabetic. My doctor tells me that regardless of what I do as for as medication, diet, exercise, etc that my numbers will continue to get worst.
Are there diabetes treatments that work but are not accepted by the medical community in general? Please site your sources.
my mom has had a problem for some time now with being an alcoholic. its got a lot worse in the last few years and i can’t handle it anymore. im 16 years old and life is tough since i have no siblings or dad or step dad to help me. all my other family has their issues and are trying their best to help me with the situation. what i need to know is if theres a legal way to make her get help since she isn’t wanting it. i need legal advice of what actions to take with making her get help. shes becoming a danger not only to herself but me now since she attacked me last night. i called the police and they did not arrest her but information was taken and i left my house to stay at my cousins and now im moving in with my uncle for an indefinite period of time. so please if ANYONE could give me legal advice as what i can do to make her get help please let me know.. i also live in the state of Massachusetts if that helps anyone. thanks this would be much appreciated
she did assault me on several occasions while under the influence of alcohol.
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I am looking for a treatment program for Alcoholism that puts the person in control of their choice. Does anyone know a name of that type.
Florida or California have better alternative health treatments for fibromyalgia and myofasical pain? Thanks!