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The Journey of Life poses many Emotional Threats of huge waves, strong currents, even tsunamis due to illnesses, injuries, losses, and death. The frightening and painful experiences can shake the very core of even the most sturdy human beings. Coping with these adversities challenges us to bring the very best within ourselves so as to tackle these catastrophes. Many people choose alcohol to deal with the painful and agonizing experiences of childhood, teen-age, adulthood, and of senior years. Some people use it for relaxation. Some use it for socialization. Some use it to feel "mellow" or the ‘buzz.’ They use it at their home, other people’s homes, restaurants, night clubs, bars, parking lots, and even public beaches. Yet some people lose control and Abuse Alcohol. They use it frequently and in excessive amounts. With continued use, some people develop Alcohol Addiction. They feel the craving and use it as soon as they get up and continue using it throughout the day--they feel they have to use it; they feel they cannot relax, sleep, work, socialize or do day-to-day things without alcohol. For their abuse of alcohol they give excuses to themselves, their family, friends, and employers. They justify and rationalize their behaviors of slurred speech, dropped items from hands, stumbling, falls, suspiciousness, fights, injuries to themselves and others, driving without a license, erratic driving, accidents, and being charged for driving under the influence and suspension of their driver's license. Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Addiction affects:
Alcohol Addiction often leads to:
Alcohol Addiction can affect work:
Alcohol Addiction can also lead to legal problems due to:
Legal problems further result in:
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Kumar has treated various Psychiatric problems due to Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Addiction:
* Mood Disorder In his clinical practice Dr. Kumar has seen and has collaborated with specialists for Medical complications due to Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Intoxication, and Alcohol Withdrawal such as:
* Some patients need treatment and follow-up with various specialist physicians * Some patients require emergency room care, and treatment in Medical units and Intensive Care units of hospitals. * Some people with ongoing Addiction need care in Residential Treatment Programs Treating patients with alcohol problems, Dr. Kumar's educates them that each letter of the word ALCOHOL indicates a problem:
He feels empathy for the patients and their families, and provides emotional understanding and support to them. Dr. Kumar reviews all records of past and present medical and psychiatric treatments. He obtains all necessary information from various agencies and organizations involved with the patient. He also obtains information about the residential treatment programs provided to the patient, as well as their involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings. As a physician, he obtains necessary lab tests, and consults with all health care providers involved in the patient’s care. Dr. Kumar's Treatment includes: * Individual Psychotherapy Dr. Kumar helps patients with Alcohol Abuse and Addiction Addiction to overcome the following defenses which they use to justify their behaviors: - Denial
- Rationalization, and
- Projection of their difficulties on others Dr. Kumar guides patients with alcohol problems toward appreciating
-----Wonders of Nature----- The goal of the Treatment for Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Addiction is to give true Meaning to each letter of the word ‘ALCOHOL'---------
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