Alcoholism Treatment in India

Angel Johnson, a 58-year-old retired school...

Angel Johnson, a 58-year-old retired school bus driver, had been drinking heavily since her husband passed away five years ago. Living alone, she used alcohol to cope with loneliness and grief. Her daughter brought her to the clinic after noticing her hands shaking in the morning, significant weight loss, and confusion about recent events. Dr. Evans, her internist, diagnosed Alcohol Use Disorder after finding elevated liver enzymes and signs of malnutrition. He recommended a medically supervised detox followed by an intensive outpatient program (IOP) combining therapy and medication (naltrexone). The first week of detox was physically and emotionally grueling, but the medical team managed her withdrawal symptoms. In the IOP, Angel connected with others and began grief counseling. Six months later, she is sober, has reconciled with her daughter, and volunteers at a community garden. Her journey moved from profound isolation and self-medication to finding purpose and reconnection, though she acknowledges it's a daily commitment.