Thread: Taking its Toll
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Old 05-06-2008, 04:45 AM
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Easeful
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First I'm not a Dr and second I cannot see into the future. But I can say that what can happen in the progression of alcoholism is that once a person begins to drink continuously they become physically dependent on having alcohol in their system. Then something happens, there's a snow storm and they can't get out to replenish their supply or they get a flu bug and can't keep the alcohol down. (both of these happened to my mother) At this point they're in danger of going into dt's. Delerium tremors are a life threatening condition and immediate emergency care is necessary.

I'm sorry that you're having to go through this. Please be safe.

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