Originally Posted by Paloma

Are you ****ing kidding me? Getting "control" over the habit by drinking less? When he already knows he has a serious problem and really needs to quit? What kind of ****ing logic is that? hip hop bunny hop's advice is good because exercise gives you endorphins, which will help him to stay positive in this long, hard road. It WILL give him self confidence and make him feel good about himself, how good is he going to feel if he just succumbs to another ****ing habit?! Jesus christ what the **** is wrong with you people that you endorse such ideas!

Originally Posted by Wikipedia on alcohol withdrawal

As with similar substances with a sedative-hypnotic mechanism, such as barbiturates and benzodiazepines, withdrawal from alcohol dependence can be fatal if it is not properly managed.

Originally Posted by tore

There's a perfectly good reason why alcoholics may want to reconsider a decision to quit cold turkey.


Source >> Alcoholism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

So depending on the severity of the addiction, quitting cold turkey could seriously damage health (delirium etc.) and even kill an alcoholic. Hence, quitting should be managed, preferably with the help of a doctor and severe alcoholics should manage their drinking (wean off) before quitting completely.

Originally Posted by Alcohol detoxification - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Alcohol detoxification or 'detox' for alcoholics is an abrupt stop of alcohol drinking coupled with the substitution of drugs, such as benzodiazepines, that have similar effects to prevent alcohol withdrawal. Individuals who are only at risk of mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms can be detoxified as outpatients. Individuals at risk of a severe withdrawal syndrome as well as those who have significant or acute comorbid conditions are generally treated as inpatients. Detoxification does not actually treat alcoholism, and it is necessary to follow-up detoxification with an appropriate treatment program for alcohol dependence or abuse in order to reduce the risk of relapse.

Originally Posted by mord

Actually, I like you a lot, Nea. That's why I treat you like ****. It's the MB way.