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. (more…)
