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Question by J-WO: Is it possible, or even safe, for an alcoholic to quit drinking “cold turkey”?
I’ve finally acknowledged to myself that I have a drinking problem. I’m 46 and I started when I was 14, to kill the pain of an abusive father and VERY dysfunctional family life. I’ve let some close, good friends know so that they can support me. However, I noticed a couple days ago that I was becoming very irritable and nervous. It has only been a little over a week that I’ve stopped drinking. I didn’t drink every day, but sometimes I would go on “spurts” of drinking every day, and even started drinking in the morning. I also have gone on “binges” – becoming quite sick, vomiting, blacking out – the whole thing. Then I could go for a few days or even weeks , without it. However, lately I have experienced a lot of personal trauma – the break-up of a 7-year relationship, raising two teenagers, my job has been extra stressful, and of course facing the holidays. I have been handling it horribly, by drinking constantly. So, I made the decision that I truly need to quit. Alcoholism is in my family and I need to straighten up. But like I said, I found myself to be horribly shaky and grouchy a couple of days ago. So, I had one drink, a mixed drink. And I felt relief. I didn’t crave it as much and I remembered all too well the horrible experience and 2 day hangover I had a couple of weekends ago (which led to my decision to quit). I take Valium for anxiety, only as needed, but noticed on the information that came with it that it is also used to treat alcohol withdrawal. If I make an appointment with my doctor and tell him my problem, is it possible for him to adjust my dosage and handle my addiction that way? Or do I really have to attend AA meetings? I do have a strong support network and adding more meetings/appointments, etc. to my schedule would do me in. I’m a single mom and need to stop running everywhere every time I turn around. Any advice out there? Anyone been through the same thing and had success at it without attending any meetings?

Question by ael_ecurai: Is “Whirling disease” possible in bettas? Treatable?
I’ve had bettas for about 2 years, and bought a new one two weeks ago. He seemed to adjust well. However, last week he stopped showing interest in food. He’s pale, and his breathing is labored at times, mostly right after what I’ve termed a “seizure.” I researched but found no instances of epileptic fish. The closest thing I found was Whirling disease. It is documented in trout and salmon, mostly in breeding facilities, but never a mention in smaller single fish. The “symptoms” that led me to Whirling disease are as follows:
-he suddenly darts around his bowl, making it three or four times around in under a second and a half
-he then “chases his tail,” spinning in a tight circle
-then he just kind of drifts, swimming sideways, upside down, etc
-he noseplants into the stones or lays on the bottom and sits there without moving, one gill extended and mouth gasping
Eventually he recovers and behaves normally. He has signs of stress–pale colors, vertical striping–but no fin clenching. Help?

Possible Alcoholism Gene Under Observation

We are talking about alcohol abuse when a person turns an occasional drink into a habit, disregarding the frequency and the quantity. This seriously damages professional life and relationships or provokes problems with the law. Alcohol abuse is the first step to addiction. It is different for different persons, because every organism has its own ways to assimilate and deal with alcohol. The same quantity that does nothing to a person may represent abuse for another – 30% of the US adults face this problem.

The absence of self-control, the necessity to drink, addiction at physical level and development of a certain tolerance, are symptoms that characterize alcoholism. The alcohol dependence symptom has nothing to do with the kind of drinks, or to the period of constantly drinking, not even to the quantity, but it depends on a necessity that gets out of control.

Yes It Is Possible To Beat And Defeat The Curse Of Alcohol Or Drug Abuse And Addiction

I function Chaplain at Inverness Prison, and sit on the Youngsters’s Panel, which is that the ‘youngsters’s court’ in Scotland – an excellent system by the manner – and therefore usually in the various reports I have to browse are these words – “fuelled by alcohol”.Let me illustrate how a person’s life can be reworked in this area alone by recounting what happened to a highly regarded and abundant revered Bible teacher, who died some years ago. I have studied his teaching exhaustive and I recognize this man was for real!A glass of whisky around six in the evening had become a habit for thinker Derek Prince, whereas teaching at Cambridge University.

San Diego DUI Laws: What Are the Possible Penalties?

Getting a DUI can be a scary experience, especially if you don’t know what to expect when you go to court. If you live in San Diego and get a DUI, there are specific penalties that can be handed down. The following information is about these laws and the differences in the penalties if you already have a conviction for driving under the influence.

The Possible Penalties for Your First DUI in San Diego

The penalties for driving under the influence in San Diego are a combination of fines, alcohol and drug rehab programs, jail time, and license restrictions. All of these penalties are at the discretion of the judge and the prosecutor will make sentencing recommendations in the event that you are found or plead guilty. For the first offense, the possible penalties are: