To discourage you from drinking again, your health care provider may prescribe the medicines disulfiram or naltrexone. These medicines work best as one part of a full treatment program. Knowing you will have this reaction will discourage you from drinking. Psychological therapy usually involves group therapy sessions to understand the illness and why you drink. At local chapter meetings you can meet other alcoholics, share experiences, and receive encouragement.
Meetings are open to anyone who has a drinking problem and wants to become and stay sober.
Phone numbers for local chapters of AA are usually listed in the phone book. Families of alcoholics can join a related organization called Al-Anon. For families of someone who does not recognize his or her drinking problem, Al-Anon meetings can help build understanding and strength before forcing the person into treatment. It's very hard to keep denying an alcohol problem if your family is attending Al-Anon. The symptoms of a hangover may last 24 hours.