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How do you help someone to stop drinking alcohol?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Alcohol: Guide them to seek counseling, attend rehab program , & aa meetings. Also need to monitor by addiction specialist for withdrawal.

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Answered 5/27/2017

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