2006-09-09 02:46:25 · 14 answers · asked by mauli_d_designer 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
A psychologist or an alcohol councilor would be a good start, if he keeps up he may need a liver specialist...
good luck
2006-09-09 02:48:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why would you consult a doctor for your husband's drinking?
Your husband would get more benefit from joining a program such as AA IF he wants to stop drinking. You should check in your community for support groups for the families of alchoholics.
2006-09-09 09:54:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcoholics Anonymous...they have support groups for spouces of Alcoholics. You are a victim of his drinking. He can only stop if he wants to stop. He has to choose to get help, but in the meantime, you can get support and counseling. You need to know that it has nothing to do with you. And, you need to learn how to NOT be an enabler...like, you can't clean up after him when he's had a drunken braul and you can't make excuses for his behavior.
I was married to an alcoholic and drug abuser for 12 years. So, I can imagine what you are going through. I have been divorced now since 1993.
I wish you the best, and stay strong!
2006-09-09 09:52:59 · answer #3 · answered by Author Al 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to a 12 step group like alinon. Also your local church can help. the fact is most doctors will not help you at all... If he is abusive you need to get away for some time until things change. That means he stops drinking for a year or more... Bottom line is he is responsible for his drinking NOT you...
2006-09-09 09:53:58 · answer #4 · answered by drumbeater 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sign him up for Alcoholics Anonymous. There's no doctor that can make him stop drinking. He needs a support group with people going through similar things. Good luck!
2006-09-09 09:48:33 · answer #5 · answered by Shining Ray of Light 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of you should get a hold of AA (not entirely, just to discuss...you don't want to get hooked to it. AA is cult-like, so use their services wisely)
And both of you should get a physical doctor...
And a mental doctor (psychologist)
If you have insurance, you can probably get about 20 visits to a psychologist per year. That's about the average that companies help you with.
Otherwise, there are many free organizations. I would suggest finding one through either AA or through google.
2006-09-09 09:50:17 · answer #6 · answered by Mario E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's the one who should be consulting a doctor.
2006-09-09 09:47:28 · answer #7 · answered by T Time 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell u what ..u should take him to a General Physician to do a physical then get down to the basics with him...if he resists and his drinking continues...use alternative methods....such as herbs,acupuncture,etc....if he still continues use shock treatment....what I mean is take him thru a ward at hospital that cancer victims/patients....this will be a reality shock...if he plans to be and be around for long he better shape up!!!
2006-09-09 10:02:52 · answer #8 · answered by fxbeto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A psychiatrist
2006-09-09 09:47:30 · answer #9 · answered by Ivan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An alcohol and drug counselor! They have the education and knowledge to "bring him" down to reality and make him see what he is doing.
2006-09-09 09:51:06 · answer #10 · answered by angelofdreams19881 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋