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10-27-2006, 05:53 PM

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Jersey Nonny

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Join Date: Nov 2005

Location: Nursing Home in Brick, New Jersey

Posts: 5,174

By "treatment", do you mean you want to go for rehabilitation (either out-patient or to a center)? I wouldn't know what facilities are available in the UK, although we have many in The States. But, many people are able to stay sober (after the initial detoxification from the alcohol) by attending regular meetings of AA and following the suggested program of recovery.

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So my question is, what now might I expect from my GP on this?

Unless you have physical ailments...either directly or indirectly related to your alcoholism...there really isn't anything your GP needs to do. However, it is your responsibility to make sure no professional prescribes any meds that might compromise your sobriety.

It is always prudent to let your attending medical professionals know that you are a recovering alcoholic. If they have any knowledge of alcoholism, they will be careful with the prescriptions.