Hi
I am taking efexor for anxiety & depression, however, i am feeling
unable to stop my drinking in the evenings.
I know that my drinking is preventing me from getting well, but i get a
craving & end up drinking too much.
I wish i could just have 1 or 2 & stop.

Is valium a way to control alcohol cravings & is there a drug to reduce my
cravings!

Thanks

Gary

"gary" <gary@marsden74.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Is valium a way to control alcohol cravings & is there a drug to
reduce my
> cravings!
>
> Thanks
>
> Gary

Try it. By so doing, you'll be able to answer your own question.

What one person does and finds helpful to them isn't always what
another person who tries the same thing finds helpful to them.

JB

In article <cpun9l$it9$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk>, JBCatRB@coldman.com
says...
>
> "gary" <gary@marsden74.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:cpuedm$qbg$1@news7.svr.pol.co.uk...
>
> > Is valium a way to control alcohol cravings & is there a drug to
> reduce my
> > cravings!
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Gary
>
> Try it. By so doing, you'll be able to answer your own question.
>
> What one person does and finds helpful to them isn't always what
> another person who tries the same thing finds helpful to them.
>
> JB
>
>
>
>
Not if you take 50 V's a day.
--
"I hate bears. Anyhow, the more the merrier!" -B Dylan

no gary, valium would NOT be the answer.
why not talk to your doctor about your drinking, and get some help.
the doors to AA are always open to you!

rosie

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"gary" <gary@marsden74.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message
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: Hi
: I am taking efexor for anxiety & depression, however, i am
feeling
: unable to stop my drinking in the evenings.
: I know that my drinking is preventing me from getting well, but i
get a
: craving & end up drinking too much.
: I wish i could just have 1 or 2 & stop.
:
: Is valium a way to control alcohol cravings & is there a drug to
reduce my
: cravings!
:
: Thanks
:
: Gary
:
:

In article <32g8h6F3ke2dkU8@individual.net>, hans_spoon@yahoo.de says...
> In article <cpun9l$it9$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk>, JBCatRB@coldman.com
> says...
> >
> > "gary" <gary@marsden74.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message
> > news:cpuedm$qbg$1@news7.svr.pol.co.uk...
> >
> > > Is valium a way to control alcohol cravings & is there a drug to
> > reduce my
> > > cravings!
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Gary
> >
> > Try it. By so doing, you'll be able to answer your own question.
> >
> > What one person does and finds helpful to them isn't always what
> > another person who tries the same thing finds helpful to them.
> >
> > JB
> >
> >
> >
> >
> Not if you take 50 V's a day.
>
BTW, I'd recommend small doses of Librium 25mg 3 times
per day and one for bed for at least the first week.
--
"I hate bears. Anyhow, the more the merrier!" -B Dylan

"gary" <gary@marsden74.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Hi
> I am taking efexor for anxiety & depression, however, i am feeling
> unable to stop my drinking in the evenings.
> I know that my drinking is preventing me from getting well, but i get a
> craving & end up drinking too much.
> I wish i could just have 1 or 2 & stop.
>
> Is valium a way to control alcohol cravings & is there a drug to reduce my
> cravings!
>
> Thanks
>
> Gary
>
Gary,

I can't say what'll help you reduce your cravings... Its been a week of
Temazapan to just get me to sleep.... doesnt mean the cravings gone tho'...
I guess it subsides (one day)

Hope it goes OK... tell your Dr.... they do have a clue (well i hope
so!!!)


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Any of the opiates work in stopping cravings.Vicodin,oxycontin,ect.
will relax you and you won't even think about a drink.
"Sepp"

In article <1103426347.596667.38060@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups. com>,
SeppDietrich@comcast.net says...
> Any of the opiates work in stopping cravings.Vicodin,oxycontin,ect.
> will relax you and you won't even think about a drink.
> "Sepp"
>
>
nope,doesn't work. you could zong yourself on valium
and if you were still awake you'd be all, "wow! this
valium and jim beam should be an awesome fuckin buzz"
--
"Laissez les bons temps rouler!" -"La Grenouille

Valium is not an Opiate. There are drugs out to help with cravings though I
can't vouch personally for whether they work effectively or not. Naltroxene
is the first that comes to mind which was originally used to block the
effects of Opiates, but was found effective at reducing cravings for
alcohol. I have corresponded with some that are taking it and have found it
effective, but I would be afraid I would want to "test" it and see if it
blocks the alcohol buzz. :-) There are some others that are close to being
released. Google can find others.

Gregg


"Scott W" <hans_spoon@yahoo.de> wrote in message
news:32khlrF3mdphuU3@individual.net...
> In article <1103426347.596667.38060@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups. com>,
> SeppDietrich@comcast.net says...
> > Any of the opiates work in stopping cravings.Vicodin,oxycontin,ect.
> > will relax you and you won't even think about a drink.
> > "Sepp"
> >
> >
> nope,doesn't work. you could zong yourself on valium
> and if you were still awake you'd be all, "wow! this
> valium and jim beam should be an awesome fuckin buzz"
> --
> "Laissez les bons temps rouler!" -"La Grenouille

"Gregg Fowler" <totfit@NOSPAMcomcast.net> wrote in message
news:32l9raF3km8vdU1@individual.net...
> Valium is not an Opiate. There are drugs out to help with cravings though
> I
> can't vouch personally for whether they work effectively or not.
> Naltroxene
> is the first that comes to mind which was originally used to block the
> effects of Opiates, but was found effective at reducing cravings for
> alcohol. I have corresponded with some that are taking it and have found
> it
> effective, but I would be afraid I would want to "test" it and see if it
> blocks the alcohol buzz. :-) There are some others that are close to being
> released. Google can find others.
>
> Gregg
>
>
> "Scott W" <hans_spoon@yahoo.de> wrote in message
> news:32khlrF3mdphuU3@individual.net...
>> In article <1103426347.596667.38060@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups. com>,
>> SeppDietrich@comcast.net says...
>> > Any of the opiates work in stopping cravings.Vicodin,oxycontin,ect.
>> > will relax you and you won't even think about a drink.
>> > "Sepp"
>> >
>> >
>> nope,doesn't work. you could zong yourself on valium
>> and if you were still awake you'd be all, "wow! this
>> valium and jim beam should be an awesome fuckin buzz"
>> --
>> "Laissez les bons temps rouler!" -"La Grenouille
>
>Itersting topic. I remember talking to my doctor about my plans to quit
>drinking and he asked me if I might need something to calm my nerves while
>I detox. Of course I said yes and got on valium for about two years.I
>started drinking again and contiued to get the valium because it helps with
>the jitters and the nasty hangovers. Things started to get strange with
>mood swings and friends told me I was not acting like I used to so I weened
>myself off the valium and I would never recommend it to an alcoholic unless
>it was only for a week or two while detoxing.Withdrawal from that shit can
>be hell I have heard.Good luck.
Jim