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Old 10-25-2015, 11:34 PM
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MelindaFlowers
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Originally Posted by Beeraholic View Post
Hey everyone,
I've struggled mightily to quit drinking (4-6 beers a day). I don't have physical withdrawal symptoms when I have tried to quit (as many as 33 days in the last few months) but still struggle greatly.

I made an appointment for tomorrow for a physical. I plan on speaking with my doctor about my problem.

Has anyone here every discussed their addiction with their doctor? And if so, what types of questions, things to say, make the most sense? Should I ask about medication? Counseling?

Thanks!
Well here is the truth but I know that I sure did not want to hear it at the time.

You just have to be completely honest with your doctor. Completely 100% honest. Frequency, quantity, my doctor even wanted to know what type of alcohol I drank.

Everything else will fall into place.
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