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Hi April, Age 18 is considered adulthood (in some respects) but in terms of human development it is still very young. The exposure to drugs, drug use, and the obvious questionable manner of parenting
Elizabeth, the odd thing about the answers your son's friends are giving him is that vomiting is one of the signs of alcohol poisoning. Also irregular breathing, paleness and mental confusion.
Hello Amy, I can hear the pain you feel realizing that you have replicated in your relationship with your alcoholic boyfriend some of the same behaviors you experienced living with your alcoholic father
Hi Dawn, Great to hear things are going well! The risks of seizures is from generally related to reducing large amounts over long periods, and as you are still on the xanax, it sounds like things
Hi Margarita, It is possible for and alcoholic to stop drinking 'cold turkey', but since he's been drinking when you're not around, he can't do it. As much as he'd like you to to help him to stop

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