Drunk behavior
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Drunk behavior
Hi,
I am hoping to get some information regarding my qualifier. He has been sober
64 days this time. Today he seemed to be struggling, he couldn't seem to
Speak clearly today and he was walking with that deliberate walk he got when he had been drinking, the trouble is he was not drinking (yes I'm sure)
Has anyone heard of this happening? Is possibly a dry drunk? Has anyone
Seen this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I am hoping to get some information regarding my qualifier. He has been sober
64 days this time. Today he seemed to be struggling, he couldn't seem to
Speak clearly today and he was walking with that deliberate walk he got when he had been drinking, the trouble is he was not drinking (yes I'm sure)
Has anyone heard of this happening? Is possibly a dry drunk? Has anyone
Seen this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Pickles,
the situation sounds sketchy. With the limited info that you gave, it's truly hard to discern anything. Although, a dry drunk doesn't literally act drunk; it is an emotional state, rather than physical.
Bottom line: we could use a little more information. Also, what do you mean by "qualifier"? Fill us in. We will definitely try to help.
the situation sounds sketchy. With the limited info that you gave, it's truly hard to discern anything. Although, a dry drunk doesn't literally act drunk; it is an emotional state, rather than physical.
Bottom line: we could use a little more information. Also, what do you mean by "qualifier"? Fill us in. We will definitely try to help.
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Drunk behavior
Back to basics thank you for such a quick response,
Qualifier (my alcoholic) he agreed to and past a breathalyzer twice today. He didn't actually act drunk, at least not the behavior I have seen in the past. When I talked to him about his behavior he did complain that he did not feel right he recognized that something was wrong. I hope that helps I want to help if he needs help but I also do not want to be fooled again. Can a breathalyzer be fooled?
Qualifier (my alcoholic) he agreed to and past a breathalyzer twice today. He didn't actually act drunk, at least not the behavior I have seen in the past. When I talked to him about his behavior he did complain that he did not feel right he recognized that something was wrong. I hope that helps I want to help if he needs help but I also do not want to be fooled again. Can a breathalyzer be fooled?
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Has he been complaining of any discomfort, be it physical, or emotional? If so, I have to agree with Dee. We are not professionals. Although, if the situation is a matter of him just appearing to be under the influence, and it is you who are worrying about his well-being, he may be taking other substances. Does he have a history with pills, marijuana, etc.? I ask because, as far as I know, a breathalyzer cannot be fooled; if he has been drinking, it would show.
We on SR definitely wish you and him the best. Again, if he seems to be "off", he may need some medical attention.
Let us know how it goes. Be well.
We on SR definitely wish you and him the best. Again, if he seems to be "off", he may need some medical attention.
Let us know how it goes. Be well.
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It sounds like Paws - Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome which can impair coordination.
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Originally Posted by Pickles1962 
Can a breathalyzer be fooled?
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Could be he's abusing something other than alcohol (pills, etc). Could be he's having blood sugar issues (hypoglycemia). Could be a stroke or TIA. Could be depression or, I suppose PAWS (although PAWS isn't really a recognized diagnosis as far as mainstream medicine is concerned).
Either way I would seek medical attention ASAP. For example, if he's having a stroke and it's passed off as "just PAWS" that could be serious.
-DrS
Either way I would seek medical attention ASAP. For example, if he's having a stroke and it's passed off as "just PAWS" that could be serious.
-DrS
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I've debated myself long enough. Pickles did you feed your alcoholic today
who administered the breathalyzer test to your alcoholic. did you ask your alcoholic if he needed medi cal help. I can't give medical advice either. But if my alcoholic was exhibiting these behaviors I wwould have called a doctor.
Our posts crossed dee
who administered the breathalyzer test to your alcoholic. did you ask your alcoholic if he needed medi cal help. I can't give medical advice either. But if my alcoholic was exhibiting these behaviors I wwould have called a doctor.
Our posts crossed dee
Last edited by LBrain; 04-28-2014 at 08:41 PM. Reason: timing
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Originally Posted by Pickles1962
Back to basics thank you for such a quick response,
Qualifier (my alcoholic) he agreed to and past a breathalyzer twice today. He didn't actually act drunk, at least not the behavior I have seen in the past. When I talked to him about his behavior he did complain that he did not feel right he recognized that something was wrong. I hope that helps I want to help if he needs help but I also do not want to be fooled again. Can a breathalyzer be fooled?
Qualifier (my alcoholic) he agreed to and past a breathalyzer twice today. He didn't actually act drunk, at least not the behavior I have seen in the past. When I talked to him about his behavior he did complain that he did not feel right he recognized that something was wrong. I hope that helps I want to help if he needs help but I also do not want to be fooled again. Can a breathalyzer be fooled?
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