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I can answer questions on aspects related to alcoholism and drug addiction and in particular, questions from families and friends who are suffering from the behavior and consequences of someone’s drinking or drug abuse. My aim is to help these family members and friends gain a better understanding of the disease of addiction and to gain a greater awareness around the choices available to them. I can answer many of the "nuts and bolts" questions that people frequently ask when living with alcoholics or drug abusers. I prefer not to answer questions related to pharmacology or in depth physical effects of drug and alcohol abuse which are better answered by medical doctors and psychiatrists.
I am a registered nurse with 45 years experience, the last ten of which have been in mental health, particularly in the area of drugs and alcohol. I have worked consistently with people suffering from alcohol and drug addiction helping them to deal with their day to day problems and assisting them on the road to recovery. Much of this time has been spent facilitating their group therapy sessions and for the last seven years I have also run a family support group on a bi-monthly basis. I also have a close family member who is an alcoholic and my involvement with both the affected person and their families has allowed me to have a balanced perspective on the problems and issues involved for all concerned.
Al-Anon associate
E book for families - "The Key to Recovery - The Family and the Alcoholic"
Registered Nurse, NLP practitioner skills qualified.
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Hi Helen I feel for you in this difficult situation and the Jekyll and Hyde behaviour that you have described is very common with people who are alcohol dependent. It is difficult to understand how
Dear Alexis What you are describing is commonly known as "binge drinking" and contrary to what many people think its not the frequency of the drinking as much as the manner in which he drinks. Whilst
Hi there! As you have said, your partner clearly has a problem with alcohol but until he accepts this, things are unlikely to change. I don't know what your arrangements are regarding who's wine
Hi Bon I apologize for my tardy response but when I signed up for AllExperts I didn't realize how many questions I would be getting and it has been quite overwhelming. However, it does make me realize
Hi Bon I am sorry to hear that you are having such a difficult time with your partner but what you have described is classic of someone who is alcohol dependent. The lies, the mood swings, outbursts
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