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About 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.

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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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In Category  Addiction to Alcohol

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boyfriend in recovery11/9/2009
  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 husband11/4/2009
  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 relationship9/4/2009
  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 with8/30/2009
  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 drinking8/14/2009
  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 ...
Alcoholism6/25/2009
  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 up6/25/2009
  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 ...
withdrawl6/8/2009
  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 ...
withdrawl6/5/2009
  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 Addiction6/2/2009
  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 ...
alcoholism5/23/2009
  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 drinking5/17/2009
  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 Alcoholis5/11/2009
  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 done4/27/2009
  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 avoid4/23/2009
  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 ...
recovery4/19/2009
  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 ...
recovery4/17/2009
  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 child4/10/2009
  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 ...
alcohol4/7/2009
  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 not4/4/2009
  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 land2/26/2009
  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 help2/23/2009
  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 help2/23/2009
  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 husband2/21/2009
  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 relapses2/19/2009
  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 alcohol1/24/2009
  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 abuse1/24/2009
  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 Trust1/22/2009
  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 husband1/8/2009
  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 alcoholic12/31/2008
  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 Alcoholism12/30/2008
  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 Alcoholism12/15/2008
  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 ...
Alcoholism11/26/2008
  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 alcoholism11/24/2008
  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 Blackout11/10/2008
  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 alcoholic11/1/2008
  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 husband10/30/2008
  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 alcoholic10/30/2008
  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 alchoholic10/27/2008
  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 dependancy10/20/2008
  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. ...
rehab10/19/2008
  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 is10/7/2008
  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 is10/7/2008
  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 partner10/7/2008
  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 alcoholism10/1/2008
  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 alcoholism10/1/2008
  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 addiction9/12/2008
  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 Guy9/10/2008
  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 partner9/7/2008
  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 alcoholic8/25/2008
  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 alcoholic8/16/2008
  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 ...
ex5/20/2008
  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 alcohalism5/1/2008
  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 alcohol4/25/2008
  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 ...
ex4/21/2008
  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 ...
alcohol2/8/2007
  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 ...
leaving12/19/2006
  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 Alcoholic12/5/2006
  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 ...
Alcohol11/29/2006
  Q: Why is alcohol addicting?
  A: Ethyl alcohol, like other sedative-hypnotic drugs in its class, can cause physical dependence in ...
Trust issues with Alcohol11/25/2006
  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 Brother11/11/2006
  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 drinking9/9/2006
  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 hope3/24/2006
  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 effects2/28/2006
  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 Consumption2/24/2005
  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 Consumption2/22/2005
  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 ...
Chat2/9/2005
  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 reprecussions11/3/2004
  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 ...

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