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Is there a way to help a drug and alcohol abuser?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Providing help.: Addict or abuser ? First be aware that the individual may or may not want help. I would explain your concerns. Encourage the individual to consider programs like narcotics anonymous or alcoholic anonymous. He or she would do well to see an addiction medicine specialist for an evaluation.

Answered 7/1/2013

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