Alcoholism Support Group

Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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bobinmaine 04/09/2009

There is medication available to take away the craving for alcohol. I was on it for awhile and it worked quite well. The one I was on is called Camprel. I think there may be some other ones. You have to ask your doctor for it.

This doesn't mean you can stay away from AA meetings. I found that it took everyone working together from AA and my sponser to my doctor and my counselors, my family and friends to help me with my problem.

Another thing I discovered is that there are alot of people willing to help, so don't be afraid to ask for it.

Take Care.......Bob

deleted_user 04/09/2009

This comes up about once a week. Some people swear by it, others it doesn't seem to have an affect. The meetings and a desire to not frink work for me.

deleted_user 04/09/2009

frink? (short for f-n drink) sorry "drink")

deleted_user 04/09/2009

Yeah, I coulda popped Campral day and night with no effect. It didn't phase me because my mind continued to be obsessed with drinking, then drinking and going on benders because of my body's allergy still continued. I had to heal body, mind and spirit. Pill's didn't phase me.

deleted_user 04/09/2009

Without really wanting to stop I dont think anything really helps. Lotions and potions,just side tracked me.

nodp2day 04/09/2009

In my experience Campral works to remove the physical craving in appr. 80% of those that take it. As already stated it does NOT remove the mental obsession nor does it do anything for the emotional distress and spiritual bankruptcy resulting from the use of alcohol.

deleted_user 04/09/2009

I was on Campral too and it worked wonders on the cravings but like I've said here many times, it takes away the physical cravings but doesn't cure our stupid thinking. It's recommended to be used along with therapy or group support.

I guess it worked mentally for me too. It was like it removed the alcohol thoughts from my brain which can be a huge stumbling block (that obsession) to recovery.

Of course, I sought it out because I wanted to stop. It would have no effect on someone who wanted to keep drinking.

deleted_user 04/09/2009

I think I'm the only idiot here who drank while taking Campral. I have no idea if it works or not.. I didn't even try to allow it to help. Obviously, I wasn't ready to stop then.

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