My father is drinking alcohol continuously and takes gutkha. Also gets tensioned and anger. He's takes sugar and pressure tablets regularly. How to cure my father? Please give any solution.

Dr. Akshata BhatPsychiatrist5yrs exp

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Alcohol dependence is associated with significant physical, mental and social problems. Physically, there can be liver failure, jaundice, vomiting of blood, passing blood in stools, stomach ulcers, damage to nerves of the body, swelling of legs, fluid collection in abdomen, and many more. Mentally, there is irreversible brain damage, worsening of anxiety or depression, triggering of psychosis and mood disorders, dementia, etc. From a social point of view, there may be isolation from neighbors or family, increased abusive behavior to children or spouses, legal problems, accidents, etc. Anti craving medications are available which will help to reduce the craving. Consult a psychiatrist with experience in deaddiction. Also focus on his blood pressure and sugar. Ensure all medication is taken as prescribed. 

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