What is alcohol withdrawal? Alcohol withdrawal
syndrome is a set of symptoms that people have when
they suddenly stop drinking after using alcohol for
a long period of time. Some people have mild
shakiness and sweats. The worst form of withdrawal
is called "DTs" (delirium tremens). People
with DTs may experience confusion, anxiety and even
hallucinations (seeing, hearing or feeling things
that aren't really there). DTs can be very serious
if not treated by a doctor.
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms rarely occur in
people who only drink once in a while. Symptoms
usually occur in people who have been drinking
heavily for weeks or months and then suddenly stop
drinking. People who have gone through withdrawal
before are more likely to have withdrawal symptoms
each time they quit drinking.
Do people going through alcohol
withdrawal need an alcohol rehab?
Yes. An alcohol rehab has the ability to help you
through alcohol withdrawal by admitting you to their
alcohol detox unit. If you go through withdrawal a
number of times without getting the right alcohol
rehab treatment, your symptoms may get worse each
time. So even if your alcohol withdrawal symptoms
don't seem that bad, it's important to seek an
evaluation at an alcohol rehab. This is especially
true for people who have had a bad alcohol
withdrawal before and people who have other health
problems, such as infections, heart disease, lung
disease or a history of seizures.
Is alcohol withdrawal and alcohol detox
painful?
Without the help of an alcohol detox program,
alcohol withdrawal can and is painful. By choosing
an effective and quality alcohol detox program, they
can greatly minimize any discomfort you may have due
to alcohol withdrawal. An alcohol detox program will
dispense medications that are capable of greatly
reducing and sometimes eliminating alcohol
withdrawal symptoms. Always seek an evaluation at an
alcohol rehab program or alcohol
detox program if you feel you may be
experiencing alcohol withdrawal.
For further information on alcohol withdrawal go
to www.recoveryconnection.org
or call the national alcoholism helpline at 1-800-511-9225.
If you are looking for an effective alcohol detox
program go to www.lakeviewhealth.com.
