My friend has an alcohol problem and doesn't want to go to AA. Is there something other than that to do?
2006-10-15 05:29:13 · 5 answers · asked by marie 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
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2006-10-15 13:00:37 · answer #1 · answered by For sure 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antabuse. Makes you horribly sick if you use it, then drink.
If your friend "doesn't want to go to AA", I'm betting that they don't want to do therapy either. That means that they're not ready to fix the problems that cause the drinking. Sad to say, there is more suffering ahead.
Without treatment, if the person does stop drinking, they'll substitute other addictions in their place. While the new addiction might be healthier (ie, workaholic, smoking, exercise, etc) it can just as easily be just as bad or worse (abusive, drugs, etc).
2006-10-15 05:39:10 · answer #2 · answered by geek49203 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There used to be a drug used called antabuse that cause the patient to vomit violently if he ingested alcohol. It was nasty but effective. They should go to AA it is the most effective way to get control over the situation. It is lifestyle changes that work not just a miracle drug.
2006-10-15 05:32:52 · answer #3 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what wrong with AA? You would be surprised who are members there is no shame in AA It works if you work it. Yes there is something else he can do. sit in a corner on his hands and go crazy. But he will find AA to be much easier
2006-10-15 05:44:33 · answer #4 · answered by Flat_out_Bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could see his doctor and get on an antidepreesant but until he stops drinking, nothing will help. He could take antabuse once a dya, administered by someone else, but it has to be his doings....
2006-10-15 05:37:35 · answer #5 · answered by Valerie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋