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Asked for female, 30 years old from Guwahati
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As answered by my other colleagues, we need detailed history to know what is your underlying medical problem and the need for long term steroid therapy. Consult your physician to know the need for long term steroids. This question is better answered by a physician than psychiatrists.
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Asked for female, 35 years old from Vijayawada
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Asked for male, 33 years old from Nadia
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It is not advisable to fully depend on any drugs for a along run. It will definitely form a habit. Try other effective approches for insomnia problem. You may chat with me for any help.
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Asked for male, 31 years old from Adilabad
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Any addictive material, if you will stop immediately then you might face some degrees of anxiety or phobia. Before stopping it kindly consult with a de-addiction specialist.
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Asked for male, 63 years old from Bhagalpur
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Hello Lybrate user,
addiction is a disease. It will increase slowly, even we can not understand when it increases. It's better to stop the alcohol totally. If you want fun you can take intrest to develop your other hobbies like reading books, listening music, playing sports etc which will be healthy for your life.
Iif you want we can start the counselling session to come out of the disease of addiction.
Have a good day & have a speedy recovery.
Thank you.
addiction is a disease. It will increase slowly, even we can not understand when it increases. It's better to stop the alcohol totally. If you want fun you can take intrest to develop your other hobbies like reading books, listening music, playing sports etc which will be healthy for your life.
Iif you want we can start the counselling session to come out of the disease of addiction.
Have a good day & have a speedy recovery.
Thank you.
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Mr. lybrate-user,
I am extremely sorry to hear your condition
what you are experiencing is due to dependence f opioid medications.
We can get detox therapy for you and then put you under long term oral substitution program.
If you need any help, you can consult any psychiatrist for help and they will follow the procedure of your treatment.
Get well soon.
I am extremely sorry to hear your condition
what you are experiencing is due to dependence f opioid medications.
We can get detox therapy for you and then put you under long term oral substitution program.
If you need any help, you can consult any psychiatrist for help and they will follow the procedure of your treatment.
Get well soon.
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Diazepam, is to treat alcohol withdrawal and should not be mixed with her drinks. From your description and her usage of other substances, I suggest that you admit her in a rehabilitation center. It will be difficult for her to handle this condition on her own or in the surroundings of her home: she has gotten conditioned to the environment and there will be too many stimulants around her making it really difficult. In the rehabilitation center they will consider her requirements for medication ...more
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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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