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How to stop and forget alcohol ? is there any way or medicine ! please tell

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Alcohol : Stopping alcohol suddenly can cause hallucinations, anxiety and a coarse peripheral tremor and seizures so it should be stopped under supervision . There are tablets would be prescribed , watching for withdrawal symptoms and side affects . Alcohol anonymous, de addictions centre and your doctor can help you with these . http://patient.info/doctor/alcohol-related-problems

Answered 12/4/2016

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