Addiction to Alcohol/drinking

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Expert: Jan Edward Williams - 4/6/2009


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is my brother dying form drinking to much. he has been drinking from age 16 has become a alcoholic and isn't eating now he drinks 20 hours a day and now on vodka, his legs are sore hes very thin and pale skin throwging up blood, taking seasures now his eyes are swollen and he has patchy marks inside his eyes hes going blind can you help with my answer

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Hello Mary,
I am not a physician and so cannot advise about medical matters. However, clearly your brother needs prompt medical help. I suggest trying to get him to an ER as soon as possible. Good luck,
Jan Edward Williams, MS, JD, LCADC
www.alcoholdrugsos.com
jwilliams@alcoholdrugsos.com

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all questions related to drug or alcohol addiction, except those requiring the expertise of a physician or those relating to mental health problems apart from addiction. See my web site: http://www.alcoholdrugsos.com

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I have been working as a licensed addictions counselor for 29 years and am in recovery myself for 31 years

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MS Counseling Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Maryland

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