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What Exactly Is Alcohol Detoxification

After they stop drinking, alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a cluster of signs and symptoms that men and women that have had an alcohol abuse problem for months, years or weeks may experience. Men and women that only drink once in a while rarely have withdrawal signs and symptoms.
Men and women that have gone through withdrawal in the past are actually much more likely to get withdrawal signs and symptoms every time they stopped drinking.
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What are the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

Signs and symptoms could be mild or severe, and may include:

Shakiness
Perspiring
Anxiousness
Irritability
Fatigue
Melancholy
Headaches
Sleeplessness
Frightening Dreams
Decreased desire for food

More severe withdrawal signs and symptoms could also include high temperature, convulsions and delirium tremens (also called DTs). People that have DTs could suffer from mental confusion, anxiety or even hallucinations (hearing, seeing, or feeling things that are not actually there). DTs can be profoundly serious if they aren't cared for by a medical professional.

Do people experiencing withdrawal should see a doctor?

If you go through withdrawal a number of times without getting the right treatment, your signs and symptoms may get worse each time. Even if your withdrawal signs and symptoms don't appear to be that bad, it's essential to see your doctor.
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Men and women who quit abusing other substances (such as tobacco, injected drugs or speed) simultaneously they quit drinking alcohol might have extreme withdrawal problems. They should consult a physician before they stop.

How can my doctor help me if I'm in withdrawal?

Your medical professional can provide the support you need to be successful in your attempts to quit consuming alcohol. Onset Of Withdrawal From Alcohol Typically Starts 6-- 24 Hrs After The Last Drink or he can monitor your withdrawal symptoms to help prevent more dangerous health-related problems.

Your doctor can also prescribe medicines to deal with the shakiness, anxiety and mental confusion that can accompany alcohol withdrawal. They may keep your symptoms from getting worse if you take these medicines at an early stage of the withdrawal.

What can my family and friends do to help me if I'm experiencing withdrawal?

The impulse to drink again during withdrawal can be very strong. After withdrawal symptoms go away, it's important to join a treatment or sobriety program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (see contact information under "Other Organizations").


Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Signs?

More extreme withdrawal symptoms may also include high temperature, convulsions and delirium tremens (also called DTs). If you go through withdrawal a number of times without getting the proper treatment, your symptoms may get more severe each time. Even if your withdrawal symptoms don't appear to be that injurious, it's essential to see your physician. After withdrawal signs and symptoms go away, it's essential to join a treatment or sobriety program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (see contact information under "Other Organizations").
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