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A member asked:
How do i help my grandfather who is an alcoholic? he doesn't seem to think its a problem and is starting to have health problems: gout.. which is assoc. with drinking
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Get help of PMD: You may want to speak to his pmd. Ultimately your grandfather has to want to give up drinking to get better. His pd may be able to help find a program or counseling that can help him do this.
Answered 3/26/2013
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