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I drink too much and cannot stop right now to get the never up to go to aa.how does detox work?

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Compassion: In detox medications are used to avoid complicationss and keep you comfortable. Once out of detox follow up with a addictionolgist or your family doctor is important there are medicines to help you stay sober, also attending meetings and intensive outpatient counseling are paramount. One day at a time.

Answered 12/4/2011

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Dr. James Rotchford answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Seek help.: Ask your family doctor for help with getting off alcohol. In addition to helping you with symptoms of withdrawal ask your doctor to prescribe you Naltrexone 50-100mg/day. It can really help people stop drinking. Fda approved for same, and no it won't make you sick like anti-abuse. Then get behavioral care, aa etc.

Answered 6/30/2014

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