and if so, what side effects can be expected. He has effectively quit drinking for months in the past, so seizures and withdrawals are not expected. What can I expect as his wife?
2007-11-07 23:34:49 · 13 answers · asked by Rachel☺ 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
YES! I did that many years ago, don't worry about 'seizures' it doesn't happen with beer or pot, only hard liquor. as far as what happens: mood swings, short fuse, more energy, what ever traits the beer and pot suppressed-shall come back: for better or worse as they say.good luck!
2007-11-07 23:51:56 · answer #1 · answered by seaching4rastartt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I tried it, it was about the same as not drinking. I didn't find it really had an impact on the urge to drink, but on the plus side it meant I wasn't drinking alcohol. So it was cool for hanging out, but it isn't really the best stuff. Of course the alcohol is negligible, so if you crave or have urges it probably won't help. But if you just drink because it's there, having some non-alcoholic beer might help. Especially if you're a beer drinker - my alcoholism tends towards harder stuff, so it may be more helpful for someone who tends to drink beer. Obviously, it can't hurt to try, and even if you slip back into regular beer it might be good to mix and match. I can say it won't be a bad idea - you'll have the urge to drink real beer either way if you're going to have it. It may do nothing, and it does have the potential to help. You have to figure out the reasons why you drink, though. If you're drinking mostly to get the feeling of alcohol, you may have the most success if you convince yourself that's what you're doing. It's a good stop-gap measure, at the least, and you may learn about yourself. If you can't cut drinking out, then at least cut it down - harm reduction is the way to go, it ensures you don't end up drinking every night... jeopardizing friends, family, work, your ability to drive etc. Good luck! R
2016-04-03 01:41:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quitting pot is a behavioral issue and not an addiction so it can be done pretty easily if the person so desires.
As for alcohol, a physical dependence may exist and may be more difficult. When you say "functional" alcoholic, do you mean someone who drinks a beer or a drink a day or less, with episodic binges, or someone who drinks several drinks daily?
because the latter situation probably indicates a physical dependence. The former situation is more of a social dependence, but the binges suggest a lack of control once drinking starts. The person shouldn't drink because he is compelled to overdo it when he does.
2007-11-07 23:57:40 · answer #3 · answered by busterwasmycat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. The proven way to do it is to join a 12-step group such as Alcoholics Anonymous and then work it! You may go to ALANON to associate with significant others that are going through similar experiences. If the person is an alcoholic, like anyone who has a fatal chronic condition, the person must place his recovery as a priority above EVERYthing else in life, figure out what he needs to do, and then decide to do it. Best of luck to you and your husband in your path towards recovery.
2007-11-07 23:44:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Withdraw from it all slowly. Not cold turkey. Like anything back off slow and the effect won't be as difficult
2007-11-08 00:12:36 · answer #5 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes ,to pot smoking,it,s only the nicotine content that is addictive,
yes also to alcohol ,antabuse or hemeneverin are 2 options for home treatment.
discuss this with your doctor.
2007-11-07 23:42:54 · answer #6 · answered by lazarlin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why make him stop completely? everyone has to have some sort of vice. If that's all he's doing, you can be thankful he isn't doing worse. You would have much more success if you just asked him to cut back. He would realize your just concerned with his well being then and not the fact you just don't like what he does. Ask him to leave it for the weekends.
2007-11-07 23:39:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can expect him to be pretty grouchy. Keep him busy if possible, and in calming situations. Peace
2007-11-08 10:28:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
He will go through mood swings,
He will ONLY be able to do this if he wants to do this,
If hes doing it because he has to, it wont work.
All the best luck to him......
Been their and did it
2007-11-07 23:41:51 · answer #9 · answered by mailbox_5 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course he can... he can do anything he WANTS TO DO... I bet he doesnt want... expect abuse, moodiness, sneakiness, vindictiveness, sarcasm, cynisism.... on the other hand if he really wants to do it... y'all be just fine...
2007-11-07 23:45:02 · answer #10 · answered by blerchus4incapet 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋