Alcohol withdrawal
The objectives are to treat the immediate symptoms of withdrawal or removal, prevent complications and to initiate long-term therapy to promote abstinence (no drinking at all).
You will probably have to remain in hospital for constant observation. This will include monitoring of:
* Blood Pressure
* Body temperature
* Breathing
* Heart rate
* Levels of fluids and electrolytes (chemicals in your body, such as sodium and potassium)
Many patients are given fluids or medications through a vein (IV).
Withdrawal symptoms or withdrawal may worsen quickly and become life threatening. You may need drugs central nervous system depressants such as sedatives, often in moderately large doses, to reduce symptoms.
Treatment may involve placing the person in a moderately sedated state for a week or more while supplies withdrawal symptoms. Often, a class of medications known as benzodiazepines useful in reducing a range of symptoms.
The doctor will watch closely to see signs of delirium tremens.
It is unusual for hallucinations occur without other symptoms or complications and are treated with hospitalization and antipsychotic medications as needed.
They are also necessary examinations and treatment for other health problems associated with alcohol consumption. Disorders associated with the consumption of the drink include:
* Alcoholic liver disease
* Disturbances in blood clotting
* Brain disorders such as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
* Heart problems such as alcoholic cardiomyopathy
* Malnutrition
* Nerve damage (alcoholic neuropathy)
It is advisable to a drying-out period after they run out the withdrawal symptoms. No alcohol is allowed during that time. Permanent abstinence for life is the best treatment for those who have suffered the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
Often recommended rehabilitation for alcoholism, which may include social support such as Alcoholics Anonymous, medications and behavior therapy.
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