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Hi. i need some advice . i have alcoholic parents and i want to know if there is any medication that i can get for them to stop drinking.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Alcoholism: There would not be a medication that would be prescribed to them without their evaluation and their full consent.

Answered 12/27/2020

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AA: In USA, Alcoholics Anonymous can work with family members but not clear if similar group present where you live

Answered 12/28/2020

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ALCOHOISM: Unfortunately you can't stop them. They have to want to change. If you can find an Al-Anon group online they can help family members of alcoholics to cope. Go to https://al-anon.org

Answered 12/27/2020

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Yes: The following medications help alcoholic stop drinking;Antabuse, naloxone and Gabapentin

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