Alcohol rehab for veterans

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Avatar f tn --------------------- Yes, they do....for the 11.8% they approve for treatment. The VA denies approval for ridiculous things like having depression, anemia, diabetes, or because you're considered non-compliant because you missed an appointment thery never told you about. If you mention that you have had ANY amount of alcohol in the past six months, they may decide to postpone treatment or require that you attend an "alcohol addiction program".
163305 tn?1333668571 No one would refuse to give coronary artery stents or bypass grafts to a veteran who smokes but veterans who do not completely abstain from alcohol for three months are refused antiviral therapy. In spite of difficulties, 585 of 1372 (43%) HCV RNA positive patients received antiviral therapy between 1998 and 2010 at our local VA hospital; 226 of 583 treated (39%) achieved SVR [2]. 36% of deaths were from HCC or liver failure.
Avatar f tn hi im a week sober im in abit of pain on my leftside under my ribs and the other side is sore l have dirorrea its colour is yellow and as been for three weeks im on strong pain killers to ease the pain ive been drinking a year and a half one bottle of wine and two to three cans a day if you could help me it would be gratefull thankyou
Avatar n tn Detoxing off of alcohol cold turkey can be very dangerous if the person has developed a profound dependance on alcohol. There can be very very serious, even life-threatening withdrawl symptoms. If he's at the point where he's puking from withdrawl it may not be safe for him to detox on his own. I would seriously SERIOUSLY consider having him detox in a hospital or rehab center. Not only will they treat his physical state so he can detox safely, they'll help treat his alcoholism.
Avatar f tn I think the family needs some good advice and support from a drug counselor. Things seem very out of control and there are many ways to leverage her into rehab. (For example temporary custody of the children. Etc.) Time for tough love. and ultimatums. I would try to go the detox/rehab route because of the combination of the drugs and alcohol. A focused intervention with a drug counselor could be set up with a trip to detox immediately. Look in your phone book for drug/alcohol assistance.
324184 tn?1308076203 re a functioning addict, then outpatient rehab may be for you. I did outpatient rehab, and I went from 9-3 for 3 weeks, and then nights. I do know that they worked with people. Maybe a week long detox and afternoon rehab sessions? The key is to call around..tell them what you need and ask them to work with you. You really do need a medically involved detox with alcohol. Can you give a little more on your history...are you a binge user? Every day?
317822 tn?1223241475 I must have been in a decent rehab, because when I was in 20 years ago (for alcohol and drugs) I liked it so much that I didn't want to leave....truth. When I walked through the doors I felt like the weight of the world had been lifted from my shoulders. They will keep you comfortable while you detox then they will get you up and your days will be quite full.....group therapy, individual therapy, classes, journaling and meetings (AA and/or NA). You'll also have some free time.
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1338204 tn?1288831382 k, i relly get this fear that i will have another episode and go to buy drink,,,i know that alcohol is a illness, but i do suffer with anxiety, Gad, and BPD, could this be the reasoning for me not caring when i buy alcohol, or is it just me being selfish............
Avatar f tn It knocks out cravings for alcohol and narcotics. It worked good for me with the narcotics. If you would drink on it you would not get sick but you would not get the effects of the alcohol. The down fall to it is if you don't have ins it is $1,000 a month for the shot where I live anyways. The pills are a lot cheaper. I don't know if you would be interested in it but just wanted to pass on the info to you.
Avatar n tn I think that for some people it really is a desease. Their bodies handle alcohol differently, and the end result of their drinking is always bad. For others, heavy drinking or alcoholism is a bad habit that takes years to develop. These people eventually become physically addicted, but they can break the physical addiction. For this group, it is problem that starts has a behavioral issue, but it takes on a life of its own once the body becomes physcially dependant.
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Avatar n tn So rehab dried you out? If not, liver and renal functions ok for NOW. I drank for years before refining my habit to pills. Not proud of it, did alot of damage. Best to quit as soon as possible.
Avatar m tn I know lithium intensifies with alcohol but know after not drinking for two weeks my hands are still shaking. Is it the combination of lithium and alcohol and the alcohol that is causing this? I plan to stop drinking and feel I have no problem doing that but how do I stop my hands from shaking?
Avatar m tn I am in Army substance abuse program, but it does not really help because all they do is say not to take it and they only have like 1 group meeting a week and it is mostly for alcohol problems. I keep telling myself not to take them but by end of the day I just give in and end up doing them. I really want to stop.
594255 tn?1219163564 Hi, Was sober almost three years until last Feb. 3, 2008. All kinds of bad things went wrong on Feb. 2, 2008. I bought a half-gallon of rum, and started again. I did stop drinking again after a few weeks for about a month. I went back to meetings. Been unemployed three and a half years, and was turned down for a very good job. Guess what? I've been drinking since! I have no way to pay for rehab, so I have to go it alone.
Avatar f tn I am surprised that he was given the option of treatment since he obviously has a drinking problem Generally prospective treaters are carefully screened for alcohol/drug abuse and must go to rehab and be clean and sober for at least 6 months before beginning treatment Does your partner know that even if he clears the virus, he will continue to damage his liver by drinking?
Avatar m tn the overall unemployment rate for veterans in October, the most recent figures available, stood at 6.9%. Compare that with the nation's overall jobless rate: 7.3%. But for young vets who served after the 9/11 attacks, the number is higher: 10%. That rate peaked at 13.1% in December 2011. But today, it still translates into 246,000 post-9/11 vets who were prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for their country -- and who now are looking for work.
Avatar f tn I have been trying to kill or drown my past with drugs and and a gallon of liquor a week for years now .....been to rehab but between then pain and memory's I have found no peace or rest what do I do ......
Avatar f tn Alcohol and ANY medications is bad. Alcohol puts stress on all your organs and primarily your liver and kidneys...most medications are cleared through either your liver or your kidneys. Bad mix. You probably need to go to a Detox facility where you can be monitored and given the appropriate meds to help you get off the alcohol.
Avatar m tn His father kicked him out and his mother is inadequate as a parent, meaning, she doesn't know how to be a parent and can not supply a safe place for him. They both love him but don't know how or even want to be parents for him. They both dealt with drug addiction themselves in the past so I would have thought they would be helpful but it seems they just want to let me deal with him, as if they have swept him under the rug.
Avatar f tn Help..I'm on day 2 from going cold turkey from heavy alcohol abuse. How long will the anxiosness n sweats last?
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