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Time to Stop Drinking

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jayne1982
jayne1982

Hi, I have been a heavy drinker now for 2.5 years and on average I have been consuming 2 bottles of wine a night. Doctors have confirmed that my liver is a great risk if I don’t stop soon. Normal liver level readings are around 38 and as of 5 weeks ago mine were sitting at 144. I have been trying my hardest to cut down but tapering off hasn’t worked for me. A couple of weeks ago I self referred myself to a group called CGL and I have my first appointment today. The locum I saw at my doctors surgery has suggested that I may need a medicated detox. Feeling a little scared about this to be honest and really don’t know what to expect! Has anybody here been through a medicated detox either at home or in hospital? 

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