The treatment of alcoholics begins with the recognition of the problem. Alcoholism is associated with denial, which allows the patient to be sure they do not need treatment. Most people with alcohol dependence access treatment under pressure from others.
1. Alcohol Withdrawal
Stop drinking can be the ordeal for people who have alcohol addiction.
Alcohol withdrawal is a set of annoying symptoms that appear when a person stops
drinking alcohol at any moment.
It is caused by chemical changes in the body and in the brain. When you drink in
large quantities and often, the brain is always exposed to the effects of alcohol.
This makes it fit and adapt to their consumption habits by producing certain
chemicals in greater proportions than usual, which causes the brain is overblown
and hyperactive.
If the consumption of alcohol stops suddenly, the brain remains hyperactive and
then the signs and symptoms of the withdrawal syndrome appear.
Data from Mayo Clinic indicate that the symptoms of abstinence are:
• Anxiety
• Confusion or seeing and hearing things that do not exist (hallucinations)
• Increase in blood pressure
• Loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting
• Temperature increase
• Seizures
• Tremors
• Depression
• Fatigue
Frequently, a type of medication known as benzodiazepines serves to reduce a
range of symptoms.
Treatment, even if they do not want
The treatment of alcoholics begins with the recognition of the problem.
Alcoholism is associated with denial, which allows the patient to be sure they do
2. not need treatment. Most people with alcohol dependence access treatment under
pressure from others. The voluntary acceptance of the need for treatment is very
rare.
Detoxification is the second phase of treatment. Alcohol is hidden under control.
Supervision is established. Tranquilizers and sedatives are prescribed to relieve and
control the effects of abstinence. This can last from 5 to 7 days. Medical
examination of other problems is necessary since liver diseases and other blood
problems are common.
It is very important to follow a diet with vitamin supplements; and have a clear
awareness that complications associated with acute physical symptoms can appear,
such as depression and other problems that must be treated.
