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    Should I go cold turkey on alcohol?

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    I have a general anxiety disorder which has been under control until the last few months I have been a regular drinker and have found my alcohol consumption has skyrocketed. I feel alcohol soothes my anxiety but also perpetuates it. I really want to change my life style but am finding it very difficult.
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    Dr Simon Easterbrook-Smith

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    If you have become physically (not psychologically) addicted to alcohol you may experience what is called Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome if you quit cold-turkey. This syndrome is potentially life-threatening so people who are physically addicted need close medical supervision during the withdrawal process. This might involve being in a hospital - your doctor should be able to advise you about this.

    Writing from experience (I was psychologically addicted), I went cold-turkey some years ago and have never regretted it.

    All the best.

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