Alcohol addiction, Psychiatry FAQ

Chronic alcoholism Hello, doctor. My younger brother has been hospitalized multiple times due to alcohol abuse, and recently we found out that he is drinking again. He claims he wants to quit on his own, but our family has noticed that he secretly buys alcohol and stays locked in...

Sleep issues I have been suffering from insomnia for over ten years, averaging 3 to 5 hours of sleep. I often wake up after sleeping for just one or two hours, sometimes after 10 to 30 minutes, and I experience vivid dreams. I do not have a habit of substance or alcohol addiction...

Anorexia and secretive alcohol consumption? For over a decade, our family has struggled during mealtimes. She refuses to eat with us, and even when we force-feed her fish, meat, or rice, she finds ways to induce vomiting. No matter how we try to communicate with her—whether calml...

Assistance with alcohol cessation and medical treatment? Hello Dr. Su, my father has a long-standing habit of smoking and heavy drinking. When he gets drunk, he often curses and uses foul language, occasionally throws things and kicks doors, and at his worst, he becomes violent. ...

My mother is the landmine in the family? Doctor, I would like to ask about my mother. She has severe bipolar disorder, depression, and alcohol addiction. She does not acknowledge her condition and when she visits a psychiatrist, she only claims to have difficulty sleeping. She ha...

Will individuals forget events that occurred before the onset of bipolar disorder after completing treatment? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my mother. She has bipolar disorder along with a history of alcohol addiction, and she is currently receiving treatment in the hos...

Could you please provide more context or content for translation? My father has a severe smoking addiction (he has also had a history of alcohol addiction) and smokes a pack or more of cigarettes every day. I have asked him to quit smoking, but he responded, "Are you trying ...

Dealing with individuals who have alcohol addiction? He is my closest family member, and at home, it's just me and this elder. Every time I remind him, he really dislikes me telling him not to drink alcohol. However, I am very afraid that he will revert to his old ways. I am...

Issues related to alcohol cessation? I would like to inquire about a situation involving an elderly family member who had a long history of alcohol abuse. They managed to quit drinking with the help of a doctor and medication about one to two years ago, but now they have develope...

Where can one seek treatment for alcohol addiction? Where can alcohol addiction be treated? What are the different treatment options available?

About Alcohol Withdrawal Hello Doctor: My mother has been struggling with uncontrolled drinking for a long time. For her health, I would like to arrange for her to undergo alcohol rehabilitation. Can you tell me if the alcohol rehabilitation program at Show Chwan Memorial Hospita...

Rescue! The Husband with Alcohol Addiction Hello, doctor! I have been married for many years and have two children. My husband has a severe alcohol addiction; he drinks every day as soon as he finishes work until 2 AM! Our marriage is on the verge of collapse! He tells me that he...

Why won't you listen? My friend said something to me that really hurt because I feel so powerless. I want to change and improve, but it's not something I can just do immediately because a friend has talked to me about it countless times. They wonder why I don’t listen, ...

The issue of addiction to Stinose sleeping pills! Hello Doctor: My mother has long-term insomnia issues and is very dependent on Stynox. The dosage has been increasing, and when she doesn't take it, she becomes noisy and agitated. In the past six months, she has even been ta...

Alcohol intoxication emergency assistance? Due to long-term alcohol abuse, I now want to quit but can't seem to do it! Can you assist me?

Excessive Xanax dosage and alcohol abuse issues? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been under a lot of stress at my new job, and my supervisor's management style is very demanding. I am also a highly motivated graduate. I work over 11 hours a day. In the past, I experienced mi...

How to help a husband with severe alcohol addiction? My husband is 42 years old and has been struggling with alcohol addiction for 20 years. Recently, his condition has worsened. After drinking, he experiences hallucinations, excessive sleepiness, zoning out, and incontinence. He...

Insufficient alcohol content prevents sleep? Hello, Doctor: My father is 59 years old. He has been drinking alcohol every day since he was young. In recent years, when he gets drunk, he tends to act erratically and has no recollection of his actions the next day. Lately, he has b...

Alcohol intoxication Dr. Su: Hello! My brother has had a long-term drinking habit for about 10 years. For the past year, he has been drinking half a case of beer or a small bottle of sorghum liquor every day, and he would take alcohol with sleeping pills before going to bed, clai...

Alcohol addiction recovery Hello Doctor: I have a family member who has been a long-term alcoholic and has been hospitalized multiple times. The doctors have warned him not to drink alcohol, but it hasn't worked! Is there any facility where he can be sent for involuntary reh...