AboutBeverley Glazer Expertise I can answer questions on all addictive behaviors: alcohol, drugs, food, compulsive sex, codependency, gambling, compulsive shoplifting etc.
Experience I have over 20 years experience working in the addiction field. My experience extends to all levels of substance abuse. I've worked in rehabs and detox centers, prisons and half-way houses and have a busy private practice as well as an active website where I can be reached for recovery coaching and consultation. I am a cognitive behavioral therapist, but 12-step programs are an excellent support. When working in the addiction field, there is no cookie-cutter solution. In the recovery field, you witness miracles. That's why I love what I do.
Organizations NAADAC The Association for Addiction Professionals, CACCF Canadian Addiction Counselors Federation, CCA Canadian Counseling Association,
For more information please see: http://www.untwist-your-thinking.com
Education/Credentials BA Psychology, MA Counseling Psychology, ICADC International Alcohol and Drug Counselor, ICAC International Clinical Addiction Counselor,
CGC Certified Gambling Counselor.
Question My husband says he wants to quit drinking. I'm all for it! He says that AA won't help though because his body has become so dependant on alcohol that he has to go straight to rehab for detox. Can you be so addicted to alcohol that quiting cold turkey can be dangerous for your health? I would love some information that I can show him to support your answer if possible. Thank you ever so much! -Ivy-
Answer Hi Ivy,
You're husband may be right. He probably feels the withdrawal symptoms and they can be very frightening.
There are many treatments available for addiction:
If your husband has so much alcohol in his system, that when he slows down he starts to shake, he has to be detoxed to get the alcohol out of his system. This should be under the supervision of a medical professional.
Detox is often done before rehab, unless the rehab has a detox facility as well.
I hope your husband makes the decision to quit drinking, because his addiction is extremely dangerous and it's slowly killing him.
I hope this information is helpful.
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