Is it medically possible to taper off severe alcohol addiction?

Published July 5, 2010

Question by Chef: Is it medically possible to taper off severe alcohol addiction?
If someone is severely physically addicted to alcohol, and is at risk of getting DT’s or having siezures if they quit cold turkey, is it possible to slowly reduce the amount of alcohol consumed in order to taper off of the physical addiction over time? This person can’t afford to go to a medical detox facility, but they want to quit drinking.
I guess I touched a nerve with this question, seeing as there has only been a few responses. That or alcoholism is still a mystery in society. Don’t know.

Best answer:

Answer by donttellme
normally this is done in a hospitalor related facility as they have access to tranquilizers and know what doses to give and how to watch for signs of trouble Maybe someone else can pipe in here In the meantime try AA

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