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Alcohol's primary effect is central nervous system depression. With repeated heavy consumption of alcohol, certain chemical receptors in the brain (GABAa receptors) are desensitized and reduced in number. The absence of GABA is what causes the CNS depression. When alcohol is stopped, especially abruptly, the person's nervous system suffers from uncontrolled synapse firing because there is not enough GABA to control it. This causes the shakes, and can result in anxiety, life threatening seizures, delirium tremens and hallucinations and possible heart failure.
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What are the objectives of alcoholism?
Alcoholism is inanimate and has no objectives. However, people who drink typically have objectives such as having a good time, meeting people, relaxing, etc. Alcoholics typically drink to prevent unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
What cures Alcoholism?
No herb cures alcoholism.
Where can one treat alcoholism withdrawal symptoms quickly?
To treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms quickly, it would be best for one to check into a treatment center for alcohol and drug detox. In a treatment center, medical professionals can administer medications to lessen the negative effects of withdrawal and can monitor a patient for any adverse reactions.
What are the parts of alchoholism?
The "parts" of alcoholism are the same as those for addiction to any other drug. They include dependence, tolerance and withdrawal. Of course, there are many other "parts", because alcoholism is a very complex disease.
What is the dsm code for alcoholism?
The DSM code for alcohol abuse is 305.00. There is no specific code for alcoholism, but there are a number of codes related to various specific types of alcohol abuse, including dependence (303.90), induced persisting dementia (291.2), intoxication (303.00), and withdrawal (291.8).
What are the dangers of binge drinking causing alcoholism?
There are numerous dangers associated with binge drinking and yes it can lead to alcoholism. Alcohol consumed in very high doses becomes toxic to the organs. The more one's body get used to high alcohol intake the more alcohol it needs to function and withdrawal can cause problems.
What name is used to indicate a chemical dependency to alcohol?
Alcoholism is the term used to describe a chronic disease characterized by a strong craving for alcohol, loss of control over drinking, and withdrawal symptoms when not drinking.
Hallucinations when you got drunk?
Alcohol is a neurotoxin that affects the brain in a complex manner through prolonged exposure and repeated withdrawal. Alcohol-related psychosis, including in many cases hallucinations, is often an indication of chronic alcoholism.
What herbs cure alcoholism?
No herb cures alcoholism.
Which parent passes the trait for alcoholism?
Alcoholism is not inheritable.
Why does alcoholism cause your feet to burn?
That is not a symptom of alcoholism.
What has the author Donald R Wesson written?
Donald R. Wesson has written: 'Detoxification from alcohol and other drugs' -- subject(s): Treatment, Detoxification (Substance abuse treatment), Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Drug withdrawal symptoms
