Tryingrealhard
04-26-2008, 04:07 AM
Greetings, Forum Members!
I just joined the forum today and this is my first post.
A brief background on me:
I have been in & out of AA since 1981 and have attended at least 500 meetings over the years. I really do understand the mechanics of the AA program, but I've relapsed about a dozen times. I know that not drinking, getting a good sponsor, going to lots of meetings, and working the 12 steps is what have helped the bulk of AA's stay sober. I currently have my old sponsor back, and we have been hitting a meeting every day this week. I really want to stay sober again now one day at a time.
Here' the point of my post: Today I had a routine visit with my family doctor and I told him I am back in AA and want to stay sober one day at a time. He recommended to me a medication called "Campral" and he said it will help me not crave alcohol. I have never heard of this medication or any type of "magic" drug that can do that, so I am asking you people about it.
1. Anyone ever hear about it?
2. If so, what actually does it do?
3. Has anyone here ever tried it, and if so, does it help prevent craving alcohol?
4. Any feedback about "Campral"?
Im just curious. I truly think my doctor is not as well versed in alcoholism as many good AA's who have had 5,10,20 years or so of good sobriety. My doctor even gave me a prescription for the stuff, but I don't want to get it until I am certain that it is legitimate. A also need to ask my sponsor about it as well.
Would any of you people please shed some light on this stuff?
Thanks.
Tryingrealhard
I just joined the forum today and this is my first post.
A brief background on me:
I have been in & out of AA since 1981 and have attended at least 500 meetings over the years. I really do understand the mechanics of the AA program, but I've relapsed about a dozen times. I know that not drinking, getting a good sponsor, going to lots of meetings, and working the 12 steps is what have helped the bulk of AA's stay sober. I currently have my old sponsor back, and we have been hitting a meeting every day this week. I really want to stay sober again now one day at a time.
Here' the point of my post: Today I had a routine visit with my family doctor and I told him I am back in AA and want to stay sober one day at a time. He recommended to me a medication called "Campral" and he said it will help me not crave alcohol. I have never heard of this medication or any type of "magic" drug that can do that, so I am asking you people about it.
1. Anyone ever hear about it?
2. If so, what actually does it do?
3. Has anyone here ever tried it, and if so, does it help prevent craving alcohol?
4. Any feedback about "Campral"?
Im just curious. I truly think my doctor is not as well versed in alcoholism as many good AA's who have had 5,10,20 years or so of good sobriety. My doctor even gave me a prescription for the stuff, but I don't want to get it until I am certain that it is legitimate. A also need to ask my sponsor about it as well.
Would any of you people please shed some light on this stuff?
Thanks.
Tryingrealhard