Question Title: I know I have a Drinking problem

What can I do? I have to have beer, I am drinking at least 15 beers a night, I have been doing this for at least 2 months, I don't even get a "buzz" anymore I have been drinking for at least 15 years, but never this heavy. I am scared that it will tear me away from the ones I love, If I don't have the cash to buy the beer, I will dig through change to get it, It is easy to say, well just don't buy it, but I can't help myself, I have been through AA and other treatment centers but I can't go and sit there and listen to them say that I have a problem when I know I do, It's kinda hard to explain, but I want beer, I can't stop, I need help bad! Also, I can't handle driving down the road anymore, I drive home from work and the people that "poke" just drive me insane, I want to get out and smack them, I am very ill tempered and feel as though I can't take anymore, I punch my dashboard and curse at them, I know I have a problem, but cannot find the answers! thank you!

Dear Larry,

You sound very distressed and very much in need of good professional help. I'd start with getting in to see your personal physician ASAP(if you do not have hone, go to a local clinic), opening up to any friends you have who are in Recovery from Alcoholism (you might even consider joining them at an AA meeting), and finding out about alcohol treatment programs in your area (you might contact ASAM at http://www.ASAM.org to find a good addiction doctor who is located nearby). With the help of qualified professionals, you should be able to stop drinking, contain the irritability, and improve the quality of your life. Good luck!

DrSteve

The information provided is for general medical education purposes only, and not a substitute for medical diagnosis and treatment provided by your physician.

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