Question 1

how do i add a dependent?

Accepted Answer

Contact the plan: This is the HT public information site where docs, primarily in the USA answer health questions. You are welcome to post general health questions as needed. However,we have no access to or information about local healthcare options around the world where this site is seen.  You need to contact local sources or the plan such questions.

Question 2

what can i expect at my first coda (co-dependents anonymous) meeting?

Accepted Answer

Support: Feel free to listen.  You may hear how others have found solutions to your problems.  Go to six meetings before you decide whether this program might work for you.

Question 3

how can i stop my dependent from putting himself in dangerous situations?

Accepted Answer

Wandering in elderly: It would depend on the disease the person had.  If it is dementia, then using door handle covers would help them from leaving the house.  Giving the person a task and redirecting them also may help. Some medications will help if anxiety is associated with the dementia.

Question 4

how do i take dangerous objects away from my dependent who loves to use them?

Accepted Answer

Put out of reach: Prevention is key.  Dangerous objects should be locked away, or where a young one cannot reach.  If the young one has such an object, convincing him/her to trade the object for something more interesting but safer may help.

Question 5

my husband needs a virtual consultation but we struggling to register him and he is a dependent?

Accepted Answer

Wrong site: This is a public information site based in the USA as are most of its volunteer docs.We answer basic questions about health conditions based on info you post. We do not offer direct consults/phone calls/scripts or other forms of direct care. You may find a willing doc through www.connect@healthtap.com.

Question 6

how can i tell if my boyfriend is dependent on alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Look for red flags: Look for the "red flag" warning signs of alcoholism: drinking in the morning, drinking alone, lying to you & others about drinking, needs to drink to "relax", forgets what he did while drinking, regularly drinks more than he intends to, etc. Unfortunately, you can't force him to get help; he has to want help, and alcoholics often erect walls of denial that can sometimes never be breached.

Question 7

how long can a person who is dependent on alcohol live?

Accepted Answer

Alcoholism: Depends on how long they have been drinking, how much, their general health condition especially their liver & brain, and their age & other socioeconomic factors.

Question 8

how do i caregive for two people that are "co-dependent"?

Accepted Answer

Setting boundaries: Creating healthy boundaries is the most effective way to deal with co-dependency.

Question 9

hi. how safe is ivedal for use? will i become dependent on it ?

Accepted Answer

You can: If you take hypnotics like Ivedal regularly you will likely get dependent on it and will likely not sleep if you go off it after taking it for prolonged periods. In my opinion the best way to use it is occasionally when you've had a few nights of poor sleep.

Question 10

addicted and highly dependent on nicotine. does the patch work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Using nicotine patches when you stop smoking increases the odds that you will succeed.

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