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Dear Stefania,
There are many stages of alcohol intake. Alcohol Dependence syndrome is diagnosed with a set guidelines. When she stops herself, the withdrawal symptoms are rated on a particular scale. Accordingly diazepam or any other benzodiazepine is prescribed for the first 2-3 weeks. Taking diazepam is not risky. It may be even life saving. But for what reason it is taken and for how long she needs to take depends on the doctor's assessment.
There are many stages of alcohol intake. Alcohol Dependence syndrome is diagnosed with a set guidelines. When she stops herself, the withdrawal symptoms are rated on a particular scale. Accordingly diazepam or any other benzodiazepine is prescribed for the first 2-3 weeks. Taking diazepam is not risky. It may be even life saving. But for what reason it is taken and for how long she needs to take depends on the doctor's assessment.
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This is good that you have decided to stop taking alcohol and seek treatment. Thats the first step in deaddiction which you have achieved. And regarding your alcohol binge drinking problem and loss of control, you can consult and start treatment and there are many treatment options which are safer than nalteexone and also choice of medicine depends from patient to patient .it will be good to consult a doctor and start treatment.
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The stomach ache is due to excessive vomiting and tears in the wall of the food pipe. Also, given the long history, there is every possibility of having already developed liver cirrhosis. Alcohol deaddiction is a very gradual process and will involve counselling sessions to help cope with stressors which cause frequent relapse into alcoholic habit. Also medications will vary depending upon the will of the patient to quit. Deaddiction will be very difficult if your father himself doesn't intend t...more
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