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my husband and i have been together for almost 4 years but ever since ive been struggling with his drinking. he drinks a lot not during the week but on the weekends and drinks from friday and appears home until sunday.  he confessed of having experimented mariguana because of his anger. what should i do should i leave him or stay with him since i have a 2 year old son. how can i help him since he tells me if i leave him he will get worst.

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Hello Samantha,

I would like to know more about your husband's drinking pattern, his past drinking history, his behavior towards you and the family, and the reason that he gives for his drinking bouts before I can even suggest something for his recovery and your ongoing predicament.  Leaving your husband is not an answer now.  So mail me back with this information & I shall help you out with some options.  


God bless,



Amarnath

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Helping build recovery in the lives of individuals, families and communities affected by alcoholism, drug dependency and related diseases. Involved in counseling/rehabilitation. Can answer any question on this subject.

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10 Years of Counseling in chemical dependency.

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MIND Rehabilitation Center, Bangalore, India. Karnataka Association of Psychiatric Disability,Bangalore, India. Email: alke@rediffmail.com

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