It's
nice to know that 95 percent of people who go through alcohol detox experience
only mild or moderate withdrawal symptoms and can be treated on an outpatient
basis. The remaining five percent experience severe symptoms that are severe
enough to warrant hospitalization or a visit to an alcohol detox center, where
they have the necessary support for a person who is retiring. It is important
to find a place that specializes in alcohol detoxification before trying to do
this, only to get support if things are going the way you weren’t prepared for.
More on getting help
for alcohol detox
If
you experience severe symptoms of alcohol detoxification, such as a seizure or
delirium tremens, you should seek help immediately, even if you have good
support at home. Medications may be prescribed to control these symptoms and
facilitate alcohol detoxification. Try calling your doctor, ambulance, or
emergency room to help you find someone who can help you if you haven’t sought help
in advance.
The
first goal of drug therapy for detoxing from
alcohol involves treating severe symptoms of seizures and
delirium tremens or hallucinations when taking drugs that mimic alcohol, such
as Valium, Librium, or Ativan. This does not delay the withdrawal process, but
facilitates management. You can be reassured by these drugs, and you can give
up alcohol safely and comfortably. Anticonvulsants, such as phenytoin,
phenobarbital, or carbamazepine, can be used to avoid repeated attacks.
A
person who is undergoing alcohol detox must be constantly monitored to detect
signs of change and protect them from damage. They are usually very worried and
need constant comfort and guidance in order to overcome everyday activities
while they are detoxifying. Body temperature should be assessed and treated
with Tylenol or ibuprofen so that they do not have prolonged fever. Blood
pressure should be monitored to determine height. A nurse or qualified doctor
can evaluate the balance of fluids and electrolytes in the body.
In
conclusion
During
detoxification of alcohol, alcohol should not be allowed at all. Alcohol in the
house should be eliminated, and the person should be checked for secret use of
alcohol. Alcohol detox can be something emotional and physically painful, and
an alcoholic may want to do something to restore alcohol. This should be
avoided as much as possible, and may require that a person be placed in an
alcohol detox center if he does not seem to be able to avoid drinking. The use
of benzodiazepines is helpful to block the need to drink as much as possible.
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