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| Subject | Date Asked |
| I think my husband is an alcoholic | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I married on 12th Feb 2012.it was an arranged marriage. Since i belong to defence background , my ... A: By the description of your husband's drinking pattern, he sure is an Alcoholic. Alcohol abuse is a ... | |
| alcohol addiction | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: My husband drinks 3/4th of the bottle 3 or 4 times a week. Is he an alcoholic. He has this habit ... A: I understand your predicament. An alcoholic will only seek help if he has a desire to stop drinking ... | |
| alcohol addiction | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: My husband drinks 3/4th of the bottle 3 or 4 times a week. Is he an alcoholic. He has this habit ... A: Let me reiterate the fact again that, Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive and lifelong disease. It ... | |
| alcohol addiction | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: My husband drinks 3/4th of the bottle 3 or 4 times a week. Is he an alcoholic. He has this habit ... A: It is difficult for me to right away tell you that your husband is an alcoholic without knowing his ... | |
| alcoholic ex-partner | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old daughter and I'm separated from her father cause of his alcoholism problems... I ... A: Hope you and your daughter are doing well. Most alcoholics are emotionally weak and expect people ... | |
| my dad s a physician suffering from addiction | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: i'm praveen my dad is 55 years old physician in chennai(india), he s suffering from alcohol ... A: Let me tell you a little about the disease, Alcoholism. Addiction is a physiological illness, based ... | |
| alcoholic ex-partner | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old daughter and I'm separated from her father cause of his alcoholism problems... I ... A: I can understand your predicament. Children of alcoholics are the most who are affected by their ... | |
| Drunk & Angry Behavior | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: to begin with I am a 25 year old male. I do have a history of abuse with drugs & alcohol. Drugs I do ... A: I’m glad you acknowledge the fact that you have a problem with your drinking. I will go a step ... | |
| alcohol/marriage issues | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have been married to my husband for 16years. I left him about a year ago because I no longer could ... A: Yes, marriage issues are a major phenomena in an alcoholic relationship. Let me first explain to ... | |
| Alcoholic brother | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: My name is Katrina and I am 21 years old. I have a brother who is 26 and has been suffering ... A: I understand your predicament and I feel sorry for you. The first thing is to understand the ... | |
| boyfriend in recovery | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have been in a relationship with an alcoholic for almost 2 years, at the beginning I didnt know he ... A: I really do not know what to make out of this relationship that you are talking about. You may call ... | |
| Guilt after divorcing alcoholic husband | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: My divorce was final in August of 2008. My ex-husband and I were married for 28 years. When we ... A: It is very sad that you are also one of the many thousands of women who have been entrapped in a ... | |
| Can an alcoholic drink again? | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I am an alcoholic with 25 years of sobriety. I am also a casualty of the economic downturn and have ... A: The famous AA slogan ‘once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic’ is self explanatory. No, you can ... | |
| Alcoholic relationship | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I am a 49-yr old female that has been sober now for 5 yrs. and love it. My significant other, who ... A: Pam, sobriety is a gift of God and your gift in return is not to pick up the first drink. ... | |
| Life after breaking up with the alcoholic i'm still in love with | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I find myself in a chaotic and desperate situation. I was in a very intense relationship with an ... A: At the outset, I apologize for the delay in replying your question. Here’s what I have to say. I ... | |
| What actions should i take? | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: Well, my boyfriend of three years discovered he was an alcoholic 2 years ago due to a DWI. He had to ... A: There is a saying in AA ‘more meetings more chances, less meeting less chances’ of staying sober. ... | |
| son's drinking | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: First let me say that I feel blessed to come across your name on the internet because I have no one ... A: At the outset, thank you very much for your question. The first thing is to understand the Cycle of ... | |
| Alcoholism | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: How do I explain to my 11 year old son that his father is an alcoholic? We separated when he was 5 ... A: I understand your predicament Kelly, but one day your son is definitely going to find out about his ... | |
| alcoholic partner breaking up | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: B, I guess I am writing to gain some clarity on my situation, as it is a tricky one. I met my ... A: Relationship issues in a dysfunctional alcoholic relationship is a very subjective one. I shall ... | |
| withdrawl | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: Is there a reason my nausea and stomach pain are worse in the morning than later in the afternoon? ... A: While detox occurs, the body begins to expel and eliminate toxicity, whether it occurs naturally as ... | |
| withdrawl | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: Is there a reason my nausea and stomach pain are worse in the morning than later in the afternoon? A: Tera, it’s your body’s way of telling it can’t take any more alcohol. First reason being large ... | |
| Alcohol Addiction | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: we both work days a week everyday he needs to have a beer when we go places he has more then One ... A: Now by description of your boyfriend's drinking it is difficult to establish if he is an alcoholic ... | |
| alcoholism | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: my husband is an alcoholic addict for six years. we tried many ways to help him, but nothing worked ... A: It is very sad that you are also one of the many thousands of women who have been entrapped in a ... | |
| My relationship is based on drinking | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I want to start out by saying that I already know how bad this will make me sound. I have been ... A: The first thing is to understand the Cycle of Addiction which your partner is in and into which you ... | |
| Recovering Alcoholis | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a question..... I have been married for 11 years to a man that is an alcoholic. The last few ... A: Relationship issues in an alcoholic scenario are very subjective. This is so because most ... | |
| what can be done | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I am a wife of a achoholic who says he knows he has a problem and wont do anything aboutit. He says ... A: It is very sad that you are also one of the many thousands of women who have been entrapped in a ... | |
| antabuse, what foods to avoid | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: .I was just prescribed Antabuse. I was wondering what types of food, specific sauces, soups to ... A: Antabuse and its side effects is a very sensitive issue and this should be addressed only by the ... | |
| recovery | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: my stepfather was an alcoholic as was my grandfather.I feel that Iam a danger to other people and i ... A: The fact that you have decided to go along with your life in a positive manner shows how resilient ... | |
| recovery | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: my stepfather was an alcoholic as was my grandfather.I feel that Iam a danger to other people and i ... A: At the outset, you haven't told me much about yourself or your past to assess the situation you are ... | |
| alcoholic father and child | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a five year old who knows thinks that dad likes to "sleep" a lot. I have thought of leaving ... A: My heart goes out to families who get affected in an alcoholic dysfunctional relationship especially ... | |
| alcohol | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: give me right solution what should i do. A: Before I can be of any help, please give me your father's drinking pattern, his alcohol history, ... | |
| Husband - drinks more days of the week than not | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: My husband drinks more days of the week than he doesn't. When he drinks he gets real mean and says ... A: Most people who have repressed their feelings and who abuse alcohol, tend to speak out and act out ... | |
| Does my girlfriend have a drinking problem? | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I really hope you can help. I met my girlfriend online in Aug 2007, we really clicked and i love her ... A: It is really difficult to tell if someone has a drinking problem without one knowing the history and ... | |
| tired of limbo land | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: After reading your responses to other questions I decided I liked your no nonsence approach to ... A: and sorry for the delay in replying for the same. I might have a no-nonsense approach to an ... | |
| first time seeking help | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: How do you know which came first - the alcoholism or the marriage issues? Seems like its the ... A: Support, moral and emotional is very important at this point of time for an alcoholic. I do not ... | |
| first time seeking help | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: How do you know which came first - the alcoholism or the marriage issues? Seems like its the ... A: First, lets look at Alcoholism in general & the disease aspect of it. Alcoholism is a chronic, ... | |
| Alcoholic husband | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: My husband has been an alcoholic for years. If you ask him if he is he will tell you no, he can ... A: It is very sad that you are also one of the many thousands of women who have been entrapped in a ... | |
| is my brother dying? | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: he i throwing up all day,he poops in his underwera and he looks awful.He also complains about pain ... A: Unfortunately, you have not given me much information and history of your brother like if he is an ... | |
| relationships and relapses | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I was with a man for a year and a half. When we first got together, he lost 30 lbs. rather quickly, ... A: It is not surprising for a normal person to go through what you have described, when one gets into a ... | |
| My boyfriend has alcohol issues & I dont know how serious they are? | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I moved in with my boyfriend a few months ago, after a long distance relationship of over a year. I ... A: I am glad that my answer was of some help and an eye opener too. One other thing is that when you ... | |
| My boyfriend has alcohol issues & I dont know how serious they are? | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I moved in with my boyfriend a few months ago, after a long distance relationship of over a year. I ... A: At the outset I’m glad that you are seeking help quite early in your relationship. Looking at the ... | |
| yup.....problem with alcohol | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I have being sober since October and only on New Years did I drink. Then everything was okay. Then ... A: I understand what kind of predicament you are in. You are taking alcohol to numb all your feelings ... | |
| alcohol and abuse | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I have recently decided to put a stop to my horrible drinking problem. I have began talking with a ... A: I'm very glad you have decided to quit drinking. Remember, alcoholism is a progressive disease and ... | |
| Regaining Trust | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: My husband has been batteling his addiciton to alcohol for nearly a year now, he's been doing his ... A: The first thing is to understand the Cycle of Addiction which your husband is in and into which you ... | |
| can an acholoic really ever change? | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: i been with my boyfriend now for months, i love him dearly, i cant do without him, to me hes two ... A: I understand the situation you're in right now. It is a paradox. You can neither leave your ... | |
| Alcoholic husband | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: My husband is 65, and drinks almost 1 qt. of vodka a day. He has liver disease. He has gone through ... A: I understand your situation and can empathize with you. Alcoholism is a disease and cannot be cured. ... | |
| Living and leaving a alcoholic | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: Here I sit on New Years Eve in a hotel room that I have been in for a week. My common-law husband ... A: At the outset, a very Happy New Year to you and may God shower his choicest blessings upon you this ... | |
| Recovering from Alcoholism | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I have had an alcohol problem for the last 20 years, but I have only just come to realise, or ... A: Dawns another year, Open it aright; Thou shalt have no fear In its fading light. May God ... | |
| ex friends or not ??? | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Should I b friends with a man I was first friends with before dating. We only dated 2 months n he is ... A: Jocquin, I'm glad that you've realized that alcoholics are not bad people but sick people. Mother ... | |
| ex friends or not ??? | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Should I b friends with a man I was first friends with before dating. We only dated 2 months n he is ... A: First of all you should change your perception towards an alcoholic. An alcoholic is not a bad ... | |
| Irregular timing. | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: MY bowels are becoming irregular since a few months. Stool is slightly whitish, the yellow color is ... A: You must be suffering from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). IBS is one of the most commonly ... | |
| Recovering from Alcoholism | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I have had an alcohol problem for the last 20 years, but I have only just come to realise, or ... A: Recovery is a journey, not a destination. You have just embarked on this beautiful journey of ... | |
| Alcoholism | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: Alcohol is destroying my life...I need help without seeking profesional help. I can't afford to ... A: At the outset, let me impress upon you that Alcoholism is a disease; a progressive fatal disease for ... | |
| how to help my husband from acute alcoholism | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: my husband and i have been together for almost 4 years but ever since ive been struggling with his ... A: I would like to know more about your husband's drinking pattern, his past drinking history, his ... | |
| Alcohol Blackout | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I drink probably once every month or 2, sometimes I go longer without drinking, but when I do, many ... A: Let me first give you a brief description on alcoholism. Alcoholism is a primary, chronic disease ... | |
| rebuilding love with a recovering alcoholic | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: My ex and I where together for 2+ yrs.He had a drinking problem before we met but had been sober for ... A: This is a rather difficult question to answer. Nevertheless, I shall try but from my perspective. ... | |
| alcoholic husband | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: my hubby is 34 and i am 29. my hubby is an alcoholic. he is a marine engineer, when he is at home, ... A: D'mello, Alcoholism is a progressive disease and cannot be cured. There is no known cure till date ... | |
| husband is alcoholic | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I'm not sure I have a question just need some reassurance. I've been married 12 years and my husband ... A: At the outset my sympathies goes out to you and the family. Debbie, alcoholism is a disease and ... | |
| my husband is an alchoholic | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I have been with my husband for about 7 years. When we got together, i had already had children. He ... A: It's sad but it is reality. Your's is a classic case of what thousands of families are going through ... | |
| husbands dependancy | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: My husband has been to rehab. while there, he learned about prescription drugs and has easily ... A: Yes, I can understand your predicament. This is a common scenario in many an alcoholic home. ... | |
| rehab | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: My brother has recently come to terms with the fact that he is indeed an alcoholic. He says he is ... A: I agree with you, rehab doesn't always work and in most cases, it doesn't work at all. But there is ... | |
| no idea what my problem is | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: so first off idk who to really ask. its not about getting help with any drinking problem but i have ... A: There are many people who drink every day, but in moderation, don't end up having a withdrawal. ... | |
| no idea what my problem is | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: so first off idk who to really ask. its not about getting help with any drinking problem but i have ... A: By your account I presume you've been going through what is known as 'Alcohol withdrawal.' Alcohol ... | |
| Alcoholic partner | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: ... I have,or should I say had, a roommate that turned into more of a partner relationship. Soon ... A: Greetings to you. Bye all accounts your partner is an alcoholic and needs help. Alcoholism is a ... | |
| Losing my father to alcoholism | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I just want to add to my previous question that - I rang my father every day after the paramedics ... A: Take courage Kelly and pray hard for your father's soul. Forgive him for his mistakes and in turn ... | |
| losing my father to alcoholism | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I am struggling deeply with coming to terms with the evil disease which has taken my father away. ... A: At the outset, my heartfelt sympathies goes out to you. Now lets look at the bare facts. Your ... | |
| Drinking problems. | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: My older sister and her husband are both addicted to alcohol and it has become very hard to stay in ... A: I'm glad that you've so much concern for your sibling. Have you suggested to them that they seek ... | |
| Alcohol and cocain addiction | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help. My husband has recently come out of rehabilitation. He had cocaine and alcohol ... A: Addiction is a disease and cannot be cured. It can only be arrested by staying stop. You ... | |
| Need Help... Just Broke up with Alcoholic Guy | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I fell upon your site online and really hope you can help me. I have also posted on an al-anon ... A: Yes, you're one of the many who is addicted to the addicted. This is another type of co-dependency ... | |
| alcohol partner | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: What is the signs to look out for when someone drinks for days then gives it up for a few days. He ... A: By the description about the pattern of your partner's drinking I presume he is a binge drinker. ... | |
| In a relationship with a 54 yr old chronic alcoholic | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I've known this man for 40 years. He put himself into detox in June to help with his cocaine habit. ... A: Yes, you can join Al-Anon, a self-help group for co-dependents (wives, children, siblings, parents, ... | |
| In a relationship with a 54 yr old chronic alcoholic | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I've known this man for 40 years. He put himself into detox in June to help with his cocaine habit. ... A: Remember this, 'once a alcoholic, always an alcoholic.' The fact that he has no desire to stop ... | |
| What to do? | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm married with a four year old son and a second due in 10 weeks. Since I've been with my ... A: At the outset, your husband does have a drinking problem and probably an alcoholic. Alcoholism is a ... | |
| ex | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I want to start by saying that i have used this site before and thank all. Well i had a common law ... A: The only advice I can give you is to move on and forget about the past. Once an alcoholic is always ... | |
| What now?? | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: I just broke up with my girlfriend of 1 1/2 years. After a month of uneasiness, I confronted her ... A: Yes, you did what you could. There is no doubt she is an alcoholic and has not touched her rock ... | |
| medicine required for alcohalism | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: My uncle is a heavy drinker from about 20 years back. Earlier due to being young there was almost no ... A: Alcoholism is a disease and cannot be cured by any medicine. It can only be arrested by staying ... | |
| burning off alcohol | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: Can the body burn off alcohol with exercise? Some say no and some say yes.Those who say no claim ... A: Alcohol is classified as a depressant because it slows down the central nervous system, causing a ... | |
| ex | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: Well a little over 3 years ago i left my common law husband of 15 years do to his very heavy ... A: I am sorry that you had to go thru' trying times with your ex-husband. Michele, after all that ... | |
| alcohol | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: what are the affects of alcohol poisining? A: Excessive drinking can be hazardous to everyone's health! It can be particularly stressful if you ... | |
| leaving | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: I read Milly's letter and am in the same predictament only 15 years down the road.I have gone back ... A: At the outset, Merry Christmas and a very happy new year. I hope you're aware of that song "Last ... | |
| Ready to Break-up with Alcoholic | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: I have been with my alcoholic boyfriend for a year and a half. For a year, I wondered if his ... A: I am glad you are an Al-Anon member & please be there period. Now about your boyfriend, the best ... | |
| Alcohol | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: Why is alcohol addicting? A: Ethyl alcohol, like other sedative-hypnotic drugs in its class, can cause physical dependence in ... | |
| Trust issues with Alcohol | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: I have been married for almost 10 years, happily most (95%) of the time...my problem stems from my ... A: NO NO don't leave him. He needs help like the same way you do. Call the nearest Alcoholics ... | |
| Alcoholic Brother | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: I am dealing with an alcoholic brother who is in deep trouble. He is 45 and and has been in and out ... A: The simplest way is to get a social organization involved who sometimes forcibly (can't help but it ... | |
| Boyfriend's drinking | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for almost 10 years. I have two boys 14 and 12 from ... A: There are times when one has to be selfish. It is now the time to tell him to either quit drinking ... | |
| is there any hope | 3/24/2006 |
| Q: my dad has been an alcoholic since he was at least 14. he now has a job and this is the first one he ... A: Yes, there is a chance. Consider him a chosen one. There are millions of alcoholics who have ... | |
| alcohol and its mental effects | 2/28/2006 |
| Q: hey Amarnath what makes a person with no confidence, drink alcohol get buzzed and begin feeling ... A: Acute and chronic alcohol consumption can have both subtle as well as dramatic effects on the brain ... | |
| feelings? | 9/15/2005 |
| Q: Followup To Question - This isn't a addicted to alcohol question, but this is the only alcohol ... A: At the outset, I am so very glad that you do not like drinking. Let me tell you that an alcoholic ... | |
| feelings? | 9/12/2005 |
| Q: This isn't a addicted to alcohol question, but this is the only alcohol section I could find. Just a ... A: Repressed feelings are feelings which one does not want it to come back and it gets stored in your ... | |
| Alcoholic Consumption | 2/24/2005 |
| Q: I'm referring to the United States. RockyHi, I'm trying to find information and need an answer to ... A: I am afraid I am unable to provide enough information about drinking on campuses in the United ... | |
| Alcoholic Consumption | 2/22/2005 |
| Q: I'm trying to find information and need an answer to a specificWhy has alcohol consumption on ... A: Please specify the geographical area for which you need information on, since I come from India and ... | |
| Chat | 2/9/2005 |
| Q: Here is my problem.Whenever I drink,I go on Yahoo Chat.This energises me,and makes me want to drink ... A: Let's address your problem one at a time. Let us taking the drinking first. Loss of control of ... | |
| recovering alcoholic and reprecussions | 11/3/2004 |
| Q: ------------------------- Thank you for your support. Since I am complete tee totaler I have no ... A: I am always there for you anytime for any help regarding your problems dealing with your significant ... | |
| My brother needs help! | 4/12/2004 |
| Q: My brother lives in the L.A. area (California). I live on the other side of the country which makes ... A: No, inpatient rehabs will not allow people to work outside. There are many outpatient clinics and ... | |
| My brother needs help! | 4/10/2004 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me in some way. My brother has had a drinking problem for many years. For ... A: At the outset I hope you realize that your brother is an alcoholic by all definitions. He basically ... | |
| I have a very dear friend... | 9/26/2002 |
| Q: I have a very dear friend who, when she is sober and/or not stoned, is the most empathetic, kindest, ... A: Being yourself in recovery I don't think you can do much lest it affects your sobriety. I suggest ... | |
| 'What is Alcohol Poisoning' | 10/8/2001 |
| Q: I have heard lot of people talk about'alcohol poisoning'. I shall be very grateful if you could ... A: Here are some basic facts about 'alcohol poisoning': The symptoms of poisoning or intoxication from ... | |
Addiction to Alcohol
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Amarnath.B
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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.
Experience
8 Years of Counseling in chemical dependency.
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Graduate/Post Graduate
DLCAS Hazelden/Addiction Studies/Theory & Practice of Addiction Counseling/Dual Disorders.
HIV/AIDS & Substance Abuse.
Can answer any questions on Alcohol related problems.
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