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First I would like to start off by saying thank you so much for donating your time and expertise to this site! This site is an invaluable resource and without people like you, this site would not be possible so THANK YOU!

My question:  My husband is an alcoholic. He has quit drinking for a couple of months but he has always been a "dry drunk". Now he is actively drinking pretty heavily which is scary as this man drinks and drives with no license and has already been in 2 serious car accidents.  Now I am finding this one type of pill laying around our house that my husband obviously is taking but is not prescribed to him.  I believe he is buying this illegally. I have looked this drug up and it is called propoxyphene (a long white pill with the numbers 93-490 and it is a rather large pill).  I have researched this drug online and it sounds like a drug that definitely would not be prescribed to an alcoholic. I have read the possible side effects of this drug.  I would like to know how serious it is for one to take this medication and drink alcohol in large quantities?  The side effects sound terrible so I would like to know the risks of these 2 elements combined.  Thank you so much!

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HI Michele,

I am not too familiar with this drugs, but apparently it is an opiod type drug and - you are right - should not be mixed with alcohol.

In my opinion  no drug is going to resolve and addictive problem! Drug addiction is treated nutritionally, when you understand why some people become drug addicted and others not. If you husband wants to teat himself he will have to go on a hypoglycemic to start off with. I suggest that you both read the following articles and if you have any problems, please discuss with a nutritional doctor.

What is Hypoglycemia at:
http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/articles/what_is_hypo.html

The Serotonin Connection at:
http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/articles/serotonin_connection.html

Why Alcoholics Drink? at
http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/articles/WAD.html

Alcoholism (Addiction) is a Treatable Disease at:
http://curezone.com/upload/PDF/Articles/jurplesman/alcoholism_treatable.pdf

Drug Addiction is a Nutritional Disorder at:
http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/articles/drug_addictions_nutritional_disorder.htm...

The first step in treatment is going on a hypoglycemic diet. If problems persist, it is best to consult a Nutritional Doctor, Clinical Nutritionist or a Nutritional Psychotherapist.

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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist.
Hon. Editor of
The Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia.
www.hypoglycemia.asn.au
Author of "Getting off the Hook"
Freely available at Google Book Search
Skype: jurplesman

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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist

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I have a degree in Psychology from the Sydney University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition. I am also the author of “GETTING OFF THE HOOK” which deals with the nutritional and psychological treatment of personality disorders. It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. I am interested in the relationship between nutrition and behaviour, and as a Probation ans Parole Officer facilitated groups for offenders, many of whom were alcoholics and drug addicts, sex offenders or compulsive gamblers, as well as the whole gamut of “personality disorders”. I am also the ex-editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia Newsletter, a quarterly publication dealing with hypoglycemia and related health problems. Its web site, together with a shortened course of PSYCHOTHERAPY can be visited at: http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

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Nutritional Psychotherapy

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The Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia

Publications
Book: "Getting Off the Hook"freely available on the internet at Google Book Search.
Editor: Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia
http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

Education/Credentials
BA(Psych), Sydney University, Post Grad Dip Clin Nutr (International Academy of Nutrition)

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