How long should you be without alcohol before you start campral?

Thank you for that information. My husband has started it, he refuses to go into a detox program. He has medical issues now and has been advised he must stop but he just can't seem to put it down regardless of the consequenses. The Dr give him Campral but he still want go into a program. He just keeps saying he can do it on his own but so far he hasn't been successful. As a spouse it is painful to see him destroying and taking his own life but I also know that he has to want to stop in order for it to happen. He is just not there yet. I told him that he is wasting the medicine if he is still drinking.

Yes, i see where you are coming from, it does seem a little pointless taking Campral if the person is continuing to drink habitually. It is so important for the person who is drinking, to want to stop themself, it is such a strong addiction, and one very hard to beat. You have to have your head in it, the willingness to want to become, and remain, sober... If getting in to a facility is an option, this is arguably the best option for someone wanting to kick the 'habit'.

Thank you for response