Alcohol abuse assessment

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Avatar f tn Please consult a doctor immediately both for a clinical and a psychological assessment. Depression, dementia, alcohol abuse, migraines, diabetes, abuse of certain drugs etc can also cause auditory hallucinations or hearing voices. It can also be a part of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder, shared psychotic disorder, brief psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, substance-induced psychotic disorder. Hence it is important to consult a doctor as soon as possible.
Avatar f tn Becoming free from alcohol is a very doable thing. But remaining free from alcohol takes work. I had to take part in my own recovery and work on myself so I would change. If I don't change nothing changes. Nobody could do that for me. But there are millions of us in recovery all over the world. So freedom for you is out there waiting. Keep your willingness and continue to make the steps in the right direction like you've described in your post. You don't have to be sick anymore.
Avatar f tn My question is this I have a history of alcohol abuse, it started about 12 years ago when I had my child, I met a guy (who I spent 10 years with), could never get a babysitter so he started bringing beer into the house (only ever drank when I went out prior to this) after a year we were drinking a full bottle of scotch together every night,I had a very highly paid job god only knows how I kept it without being dicovered, after 10 years I left him tried to make a new start abroad it went wrong I
1563920 tn?1299288683 If you look at my past posts, I have been dealing with neurological issues for some time now. I have been very depressed about everything, from having to quit nursing to my inability to work and drive. During this time, I have been turning to alcohol to kind of deal with my problems, not such a good idea, I know!!! It hadn't seemed to be a problem until last night. A group of my friends, including my boyfriend, went out for my birthday.
Avatar n tn as a rule narcs can be stopped much less dangerously than heavy alcohol abuse//physically// cos as a rule there is no risks unless a narc user is old and has heart failure//mentally both r a true bumber//and aftercare for alcohol abuse is almost imperative cos it is everywhere//and drug abuse is not socially acceptable like alcohol is..peeps do not pass out oxys at the bowling alley like they do beers u didnt state what ur abuse issue was/or if there was one at all???..
1621722 tn?1333050499 Welcome to the forum. None of us are qualified to give you any sort of diagnosis, especially online. If you're using alcohol as a way to deal with anxiety and depression, you could be heading down a slippery slope. It already sounds as though you need to figure out exactly how bad your "problem" with alcohol is...and the sooner the better, before it gets any worse.
Avatar n tn I have had my liver enzymes tested twice, once during the heavy drinking and once after I stopped the alcohol abuse. Both tests were normal. My doctor brushes off my concerns of cirrhosis. However, knowing that cirrhosis is typically a silent disease until it has progressed enough to present symptoms, I am not comforted by my doctor's assessment. In addition, I noticed during my bout of drinking, about 1.
Avatar n tn They need to beassessed clinically and supported with blood investigations, CT, MRI brain and EMG whether they are idiopatic or essential, related with alcohol abuse, excess thyroid hormone, liver failure, any trauma to brain, certain medications like amphetamines and steroids, etc. management would differ for each type of tremor and hence I cannot prescribe you one drug which may help without clinical evaluation. I suggest that you consult a neurologist for the same. Wishing you all the best.
Avatar n tn Our daughter was forced to have unsupervised custody last week where she informed us that he was vomiting all evening. I have researched symptoms of alcohol and Tylenol abuse and found possible signs of liver damage. For the concern of my daughter, we are extremely scared on what he is capable of when she see's him. We are hoping anyone who has experience on this could offer us advise.
Avatar m tn Well, I would say you should probably take a look at the symptoms for bipolar here on Med help (as well as depression.) Perhaps take an online assessment and bring it to your doctor. As we are not doctors we are unable to say what it could be, but since it is causing you concerns (and your family,) then you should not ignore it and speak with a professional.
464044 tn?1343702043 I have to go for an assessment anytime between now and the 28th. They say the sooner I go, the better it looks for me. Well, I know I should be clean from everything else. I dont want these people to refer me for treatment because it will just draw out my case. I told them I had a script for vicodin, and I did, but that is long gone. Now I'm debating on whether I should just quit and go for the assessment while wding, or if I should try to go to the er and get another script.
Avatar m tn if the xanax is in addition to the alcohol.....then he's really playing with fire here. being a medical student, you should know already how diazepam is used for withdrawal from xanax. this needs to be dr surpervised and the process alone of switching from xanax to valium is a long process...but ultimately at these doses and with alcohol in the mix, perhaps thats the best route? a doctor will know best...but the alcohol needs to be dealt with FIRST...then the xanax.
1255505 tn?1272819115 How many people here have a history of substance abuse? Did it result from or result in any episodes? I abused cannabis off and on from 13 to 20. I abused LSD from 16 to 20. I abused alcohol off and on from 21 to 37. I abused morphine & oxycodone at 40. Yikes! I also tried a few other things, but they never really took hold.
Avatar f tn how can i help my dad getting over his alcohol dont get mw wrong hes been off it for four week now but he keep on taking painkiller everyday and hes not eatting that much as well is there any vitamins or anything that could help him.
Avatar m tn I do believe the blood pressure issue is common for alcohol withdrawal and I know their is a risk of seizure with alcohol detox. Alcohol detox is one of the most risky detoxes there is, even over some of the more intense street drugs. I was told this in the rehab facility that I was in. I am not trying to scare you, but I would not want you to risk any harm by not getting a professional opinion by someone who is taking you seriouslly.
Avatar m tn ) I was plied with more alcohol and I believe some drugs, the rest of the night is fuzzy. All I remember is being on the bed with 2 ladies both of which were masturbating me and giving me oral with a condom. I was taking it in turns to give them oral (unprotected). This is all I remember and I was there for about 3 hours (as my credit card says) and I have no idea what could have happened in this time.
Avatar m tn Is it concluded that there is to be no more alcohol of any kind forever? What about after you have cleared the virus?
Avatar f tn Alcohol can damage nerve tissue, and alcohol abuse is often associated with nutritional deficiencies that contribute to neuropathy. Autoimmune conditions: The immune system attacks the body, causing damage to nerves and other areas. Conditions include Sjogren's syndrome, celiac disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. Bacterial or viral infections: Certain infections can lead to neuropathy, including Lyme disease, shingles, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV.
362971 tn?1201987034 207 Clearly, for heavy alcohol users, efforts should be undertaken to treat the alcohol abuse and dependence before starting treatment, but treatment is not contraindicated for persons who have an occasional drink of alcohol or who have a history of alcoholism. Although no consensus opinion exists, it seems reasonable to recommend either the complete suspension of alcohol intake while on treatment or to restrict the use of alcohol to an occasional drink during the course of the treatment.
Avatar n tn Three weeks back I snorted several lines of cocaine with a woman of unknown status(not something I normally do,too much alcohol at a party).I did not notice any blood nor was I looking.My nose was bloody for days afterward when blowing it.Exactly 14 days later I awoke to four red bumps in my groin area,dermatologist said could be bites or could be viral,two days after that I came down with a stomach ache that has lasted six days now,severe first three days now mild.
Avatar m tn Wow that is a heavy duty question.......the risk of sudden death and arrythmias due from alcohol abuse are fairly remote however you have to remember that with overdoing it with the alcohol which is a depressive causes your whole system to slow down and depress everything in your body....
2176476 tn?1338605299 Your health care team need to know if you are taking alcohol with any prescribed meds. Alcohol is a depressant and will make getting stable really hard. It is so good you are recognizing the need for help. You may want to reconsider AA. My understanding is that each group has a very different dynamic and sometimes you have to 'shop around' to find a good fit. My best friend is a former alcoholic and that is what I heard from her.
394503 tn?1315009083 we both sought treatment for substance abuse. it was voluntarily. we knew we had a huge problem and needed help so we could be better parents to our children. i know the road to recovery is not a straight and narrow one. i haven't struggled to stay clean, but i am struggling with many other emotional issues.
Avatar n tn You have good reason to be worried. I doubt whether an a doctor would tell your daughter that there is no danger in this combination of drugs. This is indeed a dangerous combination and although she may be lucky and have no effect she is taking a very big risk and she should know that.
Avatar n tn At this point I would not worry about cirrhosis, especially if you are about to quit drinking and get a doctor to look at you, to make sure that you neuropathy is due to vitamin deficiency and will resolve spontaneously with thiamine replacement and proper nutrition. Let us not give you diagnoses that you have not earned yet, OK? Let us take care of your health and avoid future problems. Good luck. P.S. BTW, if you smoke, might be a good idea to quit as well, while you are at it.