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I've been drinking a lot of alcohol lately more than usual and now im scared to stop incase it makes me ill? will it make me ill
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It can: Chronic alcohol use can lead to dependence and abrupt cessation can lead to withdrawal. Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening. The best thing to do is to call you doctor and work on a solution to reduce your intake to avoid withdrawal.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Need help: Stopping alcohol suddenly could cause withdrawl and dts.Seek help from qualified physician.Need for hospital admission is not unusual.
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