Alcoholics With Drinking Issues - Indications, Symptoms, And Detoxification Part 2 - 0 views

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  Lots of people are referred to a specialist drug and alcohol unit for detox. This is usually better for those with little home or social support, people with a history of extreme withdrawal symptoms, those with physical illness caused by alcohol, and people where past attempts to stop alcohol have failed. The medicines used to detox in professional units are a lot the same as GPs recommend, apart from clomethiazole which should only be used in hospitals. Hospital units have a lot more staff and knowledge for giving aid and counselling than GPs have. Individuals with serious alcohol related issues might be best being admitted to hospital for detox. The medicine does not cause you to quit drinking. You need determination to quit. The medication simply aids you to feel better whilst your body readjusts to not having alcohol. Even after the period of detox you might still have a little craving for alcohol. So you will still require dedication and coping techniques for when you feel tempted to drink. Other medication often used for alcohol issues * Vitamins, particularly vitamin B1 (thiamine), are often prescribed if you're alcohol dependent - especially during detoxification. This is because lots of people who're reliant on alcohol don't eat properly and may lack certain vitamins. Deficiencies of vitamin B1 is the commonest. Deficiencies of this vitamin may cause severe brain conditions called Korsakoff's psychosis and Wernicke's encephalopathy. * Acamprosate and naltrexone are medicines which can help to relieve alcohol craving. Either of these might be prescribed to many people after a successful detox to help them stay off alcohol. * Disulfiram is another medicine which is sometimes used following a successful detox. When you take disulfiram you get very unpleasant symptoms if you drink any alcohol (like flushing, vomiting, palpitations and headache). Thus, ultimately, the medicine works as a deterrent for when you are lured to drink. It can help many people to stay off alcohol. * Olanzapine, haloperidol and lorazepam are all used in treating delirium tremens. After detoxification and staying off alcohol Lots of people who successfully detox go back to drinking seriously again at some point. There are numerous reasons why this might occur. It is thought that you're less likely to go back to drinking heavily if you've counselling, or some other support to help you to stay off alcohol. Your physician, practice nurse, or local drug and alcohol unit may provide ongoing support when you are trying to stay off alcohol. Self help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous have also assisted many people to stay off alcohol. If you do return to heavy drinking, you may always try again to quit or reduce. Many people take many attempts before they quit drinking, or keep within the safe limits, forever.
  
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