Is medication necessary to quit drinking? Does tapeti g work
 

Scared and trying to quit for the 3rd time in my life. Not sure if the withdraw is in head. Been having 2 drinks a day Monday -Thursday and anywhere from 3-6 beers Friday Saturday Sunday. Really scared

I meant does tapering work or is that stupid

Sometimes medication is prescribed during withdrawals to prevent seizures or other things, but it's something you'd need to see a doctor about of course. Sometimes meds are also prescribed if you participate in an supervised or inpatient detox, but again you would need to see a doctor or a counselor/detox center to be certain if it is necessary.

Tapering is not usually effective as it's merely just another form of moderation - which is not possible for many of us. There are some places that still recommend it, but again you'd need to see your doctor to find out for sure.

Thanks

Yes, if you're concerned, then talking to your dr is the way to go.

Tapering is really difficult for alcoholics. For me, it ended up being and up and down thing and very frustrating. Stopping for good was really much easier.

Tapering doesn't work for me. Once I have one drink I have to have another half dozen or more. I avoid alcohol entirely because if I don't, I end up binge drinking until I pass out. I have a problem with alcohol. I kept repeating the same cycle until I finally accepted that.

If you are committed, truly committed to sobriety, you should be able to quit without meds or tapering. If you are concerned about withdrawals, consult with your doctor, be honest about your drinking and your desire to quit.

I am committed I have already told my family. My wife is on my side. Now to do it right. I quit for 8 months in 2010. I am building a good support foundation of people to keep me accountable

This is so hard and confusing

It will get easier Aflo theres fantastic support here how about making today or tomorrow a day 1

Today is day one. Brought my big book with me to work. Logged in here, listening to few podcast! Trying to stay busy. Thanks to everyone here

Awesome news Aflo congrats my friend

Your local alcohol misuse service will refer you and put you on a waiting list for a detox at a hospital.

Just wondering what size are these drinks. Alcoholics often minimise the quantity, two drinks a night might mean two pints of vodka. I used to knock back at least 12 pints of beer, and when that stopped working, bottles of rum.

Medical detox is not always required but it is wise to stay close to your doctor. I would resist medication if at all possible and I would argue with my doctor over that because I have seen so many new addictions arise out of medication given during detox. I would only take meds if it became too dangerous not to.

Incidentally, even with the quantities I was drinking, I did not require medical detox or medication.

I take Antabuse to remove the temptation to drink. All I do is take it and then no more thoughts of drinking. Works very well for me. As long as I keep taking it.

How are you doing aflo?

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My doc says it doesn't remove the temptation to drink as far as I'm aware. Just makes you really sick if you drink on it.

2 drinks 6.5% or higher beer

Today was long time has not been flying at all

My sobriety path started when I talked to my Doctor with full honesty.