Not everyone has a doctor that they can call when they have questions. Most alcoholics only contact with Doctors is via thru Emergency room. And you don't get to contact them when you have a questions.
@MarkSmith-tp6zc3 күн бұрын
These two clearly haven't a clue about what being on gabapentinoids actually entails. Completely ignorant and oblivious which is quite dangerous.
@johansen89895 күн бұрын
It’s good to see Danny devito on the right track and selling his bar paddy’s pub
@DigitalSoldier-yy1yl6 күн бұрын
As a former heavy alcoholic who had to spend 10 grueling days in the ICU for alcohol withdrawal, I am sadly all too familiar with midazolam (Versed). I was administered 10mg (max dose) every 15-30 minutes and quickly built a tolerance. The doctor chose not to put me on the versed infusion as max infusion was only 5mg/hr and I apparently required much more than that. They then administered phenobarbital 65mg every 30 minutes and in total the doctor was baffled by how much I required. In total he said I was given 1.5 grams (I was given 600mg in a single day and 500mg the next and less in and less as my withdrawals began to subside). Nothing seemed to sedate me. He even put me on PRECEDEX (“an alpha2-adrenergic receptor agonist indicated for: Sedation of initially intubated and mechanically ventilated adult patients during treatment in an intensive care setting”-I had to look it up myself when he administered it to me). Fortunately, I’m young enough (35 y.o) that I didn’t need to be intubated. Even on max infusion it barely sedated me…unlike versed and phenobarbital, it did sedate me enough where I actually was able to sleep for 3-4 hours a night. Only needed it for the last two nights then all was better. Left the ICU with a Librium 25mg taper for 4-5 days. Then all was better. ⚠️Alcohol is literally the worst drug there is. It destroys all your organs, especially your liver, pancreas, kidneys, and brain. Unlike opiates, alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures and actually kill you if left untreated. Having to be put in the ICU was a wake up call and although it was tough, quitting drinking was the best decision I ever made! 😊😊
@JoseQuinones-ss1lt10 күн бұрын
IT does work for alcohol, anxiety, RLS, I got a hip replacement, you fill buzzing. Good night sleep, could give you good energy.
@meditationJD10 күн бұрын
Great video on habits and changing.
@Menn-h5b10 күн бұрын
Im at a 36 pack a day naltrexone hasnt helped im ag 50mg
@guesswho941812 күн бұрын
Can dry fasting heal the liver?
@jenfizz431213 күн бұрын
I was over 5 years post op never drunk before hardly ever didnt like the heart palpitations...but discovered zero coke and burbourn 😢 progressed 5 years to up 2 15 cans a day now a bottle of wine a night 😢i went to addiction services and wanted neltrexone they said no cause i was on thyroid medications gutted and addiction progressed
@JobliBobli13 күн бұрын
Can any one tell me the dosage and duration of treatment for porn addiction.i know sertraline and naltrexone are good.but I don't know the duration and dosage.
@Fht913 күн бұрын
I stalk you on social media
@Fht913 күн бұрын
Shut up
@Fht913 күн бұрын
You white people talk as if you people are better than everyone when you people should know no person is better than anyone
@littlemermaid740814 күн бұрын
I love these testimonials! I don’t feel crazy. It’s been 5 years since this interview. Wondering how she is doing
@CarlosRamirez-vo1jt14 күн бұрын
Thank you - your speech was informative and blessing thank you -- greetings from punta Cana DR
@user-vc5zx5cg1d16 күн бұрын
I just took my second one, 50 mg, and I am extremly depressed, nauseous and have a migraine. I'm going to stop and contact my doctor. This is horrible.
@ump575416 күн бұрын
To say it doesn't affect mood is bulls***. Check - pcssnowDOTorg, or ncbi.nlm.nihDOTgov. It absolutely improved my mood. Then after 2 months I ran out and didn't have money for a refill(fresh out of rehab). Depression/no motivation for 2 weeks straight and lingering in this 3rd week.
@tornado706616 күн бұрын
So this gives you the chance to lower the effects of withdrawal by keeping drinking until you slowly stop, not go cold turkey and then anxiety hell afterwards.
@bigdogpete4317 күн бұрын
Character flaw.
@raskakamarwa105518 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot
@squirrel500121 күн бұрын
Hi Doctor. I've been working in behavioral health for over 10+ years and have remained an alcoholic. I'm a professional and successful, but am struggling myself, even as i'm writing this. I don't know if this is a disease or not, but what I will say is there seems to be an allergy that is absolutely uncontrollable for me to use this substance. There's no family issue, job, or scenario that will deter me. I feel sick and I literally tell my self I won't do it....but I do. Let's pretend there's no such thing as "willpower" with this problem. How would you diagnose it?
@sarahmabal262921 күн бұрын
Katie and Claudia, thank you both for all you do!!!! You are lifesavers!
@mjp9622 күн бұрын
Thank you. But you must have three drinks for saying "journey" three times. Sorry.
@Shadeed3325 күн бұрын
I will be staring mines today! I’m super excited I want more for my life. I hate the black outs I hate feeling weak and tired in the morning for me! I thank God for giving me the strength and knowledge and to want more for myself
@mjp9624 күн бұрын
omg, same here. I feel fantastic and alive at 2 a.m., but I know I have to work in the morning, and that's the worst part by far. No real hangover, just a feel of dread and depression when I wake up. I started Naltrexone two months ago, and so far so good. I'm single living in the city (Boston) and I was always planning "where will be my first bar after work?". It sure seems like it's working. Just to have the cravings lowered is a HUGE win.
@mjp9625 күн бұрын
This woman had me glued from the first minute. She is me. I was on Naltrexone, figured, eh, I quit, and now I'm back on it. It's so much better now because I'm more educated about how to approach it. I'll have a glass of wine or a beer, but then I'm done - I don't want to make it 3, 5, 8, whatever! And this time I plan to STAY on it. Thank you both!! Hopefully I lose my love handles too :)
@Kingtrollface259Ай бұрын
your liver completely replaces it's self over about 7 years, so I think by that time you should be good providing no other problems, alcohol does all your organs though
@JustinHight-py2swАй бұрын
Baclofen is 1 million times better. Takes more like an hour to kick in but it doesn't "help" withdrawal,it kills it dead. Nothing can touch it. Its actually a muscle relaxer
@sarahmabal2629Ай бұрын
oh my goodness, this is the best thing I have ever seen to help me with my problem! Thank you!!!!!!
@willyplaysbassАй бұрын
l glutamine is working 4 me, iam sober after taling 1000mg on empty stomach...nothing else worked for me
@markh1154Ай бұрын
Amazing video. I had a question (maybe dumb question) since I will be starting TCM tomorrow… if you take the pill thinking that you will be in a situation that you will have a drink, do you HAVE to have a drink? I have been doing so much research and I haven’t seen the answer to that anywhere. If you take the pill and there isn’t alcohol around when you think there might be is that bad? Thanks for all you do Katie
@hannibalslecture61Ай бұрын
5 years 6 months without any alcohol or smoking of any kind
@recoveryracquetsАй бұрын
How is Bill doing today?
@codediporpalАй бұрын
I don't understand how I can drink 50-60 drinks a week, but I'm fine if I just stop for a few days. Maybe a little tense the first day, and have craving, but by the second day I feel fine and sleep like a baby. Not drinking tonight, just went to they gym and had a large healthy meal, about to sleep. Starting Naltrexone soon. I have to stop poisoning myself. I am so nervous about it not working, but also nervous that it might work.
@timzstrАй бұрын
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅watching this while sipping titos because i cant breathe earlier and body shakes
@jimmycain8669Ай бұрын
Baloney. Get down on your knees and ask God to remove your alcohol problem.
@emilyknowlton8602Ай бұрын
It makes it like you are not even drinking. It feels like nothing. There is no point in drinking at all. It probably feels the way normal people drink. It's like when you have to sneeze then , it goes away, and you don't sneeze. It's like eating a pancake, but there's no butter or syrup on it.
@paulm3224Ай бұрын
Librium is the best I've had I had a seizure outside a busstop in England and they prescribed me librium , been sober since
@xdsavage_on60fps35Ай бұрын
Awesome
@arielperez797Ай бұрын
A lot of errors. So many errors. It is becoming an issue for us. Otherwise...they are excellent. Great attendance. So its hard to tell whats happening. Plus our work is military related. I kind of dont mind that they get drunk. I smoke myself. But try to focus. I tried asking them if they are ok because i noticed they make a lot of mistakes IN ONE HOUR. But they say yea they are fine. They even laughed. Feels like i should start documenting their errors and have a talk with my boss. Im not the only one who noticed their behavior. I suspect others mentioned their behavior before yet they dont see to fix the problem. Im actually worried more than anything. Feels like they are sick and trying to find help.
@thomasschellberg8213Ай бұрын
Those in the wine trade do not get very far unless they spit. Professional tasters must try and evaluate many wines at a time. They can enjoy the bottle of wine on their time with a meal or while dining at a restaurant. Those with drinking problems are unlikely to succeed in this industry.
@christopherarellano9221Ай бұрын
you look healthy. That I think is the key!
@patrickboyle6727Ай бұрын
Replacement of alcohol for alcohol dependence?
@mitsusousa1385Ай бұрын
Hiya. What happens if I stop taking naltrexone and drinking moderately after 6 months? Does the craving go away forever, or do I just go back as before?
@codediporpal28 күн бұрын
Generally speaking you'll be back to old habits within months if you start drinking without Nal again.
@mitsusousa1385Ай бұрын
Hiya. What happens if I stop taking naltrexone and drinking moderately after 6 months? Does the craving go away forever, or do I just go back as before?
@Fht9Ай бұрын
Always remember, it is not one’s responsibility to live up to yours or anyone’s expectations so mind your own life and STOP posting life advice on social media
@Fht9Ай бұрын
Stop posting life advice on social media because it is not one’s responsibility to live up to yours or anyone’s expectations
@mgray999Ай бұрын
The w/d is horrendous
@Roger-ju4nyАй бұрын
Short answer yes. Speak for urself if u haven't taken it.
@peternyingi5545Ай бұрын
3 years no alcohol and then back to it in two months, liver pain got back, stupid me.