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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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Dr. Adam Rosh answered

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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Dr. Satinder Aggarwal answered

Need help: Stopping alcohol suddenly could cause withdrawl and dts.Seek help from qualified physician.Need for hospital admission is not unusual.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

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

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Adam Rosh answered

Dr. Satinder Aggarwal answered

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

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