Posted by mcp on October 12, 2004, at 20:53:01
In reply to I am with you » Violet4EVR, posted by partlycloudy on October 12, 2004, at 20:12:55
For those of you who said that you should take a drug during alcohol detox, that wasn't my point. I am fully aware of the dangers of alcohol detox. I was referring to the need to take a pill to somehow take away alcohol cravings.
I have no aversion towards medication. People in this thread made some very good points regarding what you can do for your overall health to improve the chances of success with sobriety. In terms of the depression onset with the cessation of alcohol use, I would say medication is a last resort. However,I would say that for just about any condition.
As far as the anti-med mindset in AA, I can see that and have seen it. Nevertheless, there is a shread of truth under their intentions. Principally, that you have to take a cold, hard look at one's self and figure out why you got yourself in that position. Many would argue that medication might be an impediment to that. Anyways, I think I have made my point.
Violet-I wasn't trying to be hurtful or insensitive. I just think that you need to take a good look at why you are having alcohol cravings and not try to mask it with medication. I think that would be more conducive to long term health. Good luck
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