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<blockquote data-quote="GoingNorth" data-source="post: 689480" data-attributes="member: 1963"><p>I think it's wonderful that your husband has realized that he can't do it on his own and wants and needs to seek help.</p><p></p><p>Also, if he's addicted to alcohol, it's actually dangerous for him to try to quit without medical supervision. Alcohol withdrawal is one of only two drug withdrawals that can be fatal without medical care.</p><p></p><p>For you, I suggest you look intl Al-anon. You will learn more about alcoholism and how to cope with it as a family member (Addiction is a disease that affects more than just the addict). You will also learn about how an addict thinks and how best to support your husband as he makes the difficult transition to thinking like a sober person.</p><p></p><p>You and your family, not just your husband, have a long, rough road ahead of you. I am hoping in my heart that you all find the strength to succeed. Be aware that relapse is part of recovery and if your husband relapses, it doesn't mean he doesn't love you and your family, it just means that at that MOMENT he wasn't strong enough. Try to stick by him so long as he gets right back on track, and so long as he doesn't make dangerous choices, like driving, while drunk.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GoingNorth, post: 689480, member: 1963"] I think it's wonderful that your husband has realized that he can't do it on his own and wants and needs to seek help. Also, if he's addicted to alcohol, it's actually dangerous for him to try to quit without medical supervision. Alcohol withdrawal is one of only two drug withdrawals that can be fatal without medical care. For you, I suggest you look intl Al-anon. You will learn more about alcoholism and how to cope with it as a family member (Addiction is a disease that affects more than just the addict). You will also learn about how an addict thinks and how best to support your husband as he makes the difficult transition to thinking like a sober person. You and your family, not just your husband, have a long, rough road ahead of you. I am hoping in my heart that you all find the strength to succeed. Be aware that relapse is part of recovery and if your husband relapses, it doesn't mean he doesn't love you and your family, it just means that at that MOMENT he wasn't strong enough. Try to stick by him so long as he gets right back on track, and so long as he doesn't make dangerous choices, like driving, while drunk. [/QUOTE]
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