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Alcohol
Noemy Grady
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∙ 14y agoThey frequently lead to seizures and extremely high blood pressure. The two combined are a recipe for a stroke or other physical damage. If possible, all detox should be handled in-patient by skilled personnel to avoid complications.
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∙ 15y agoWorst possible combination, unless you wanted to throw in Valium for a perfect mix.
Alcohol withdrawal by itself is dangerous enough that it should only be done in a medical setting, if possible, because of the danger of life-threatening seizures and blood pressure spikes. Barbiturates: same thing. Put them together, and it's an ugly picture.
Better living through chemistry, right?
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∙ 15y agogREATER THAN WHAT?
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∙ 11y agoyes it has a high risk of death
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What to take with alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
We cannot give medical advice. Alcohol withdrawal is a life-threatening condition, and should be carried out in a medically-supervised setting.
What medications are given for alcohol withdrawal?
librium because of its short half life
How does librium help alcohol withdrawal?
Librium is a benzodiazepine that effects you much like alcohol , but with a longer half life(stays in your system longer).It lessons withdrawal symptoms by weaning you off slower.
What usually goes on in alcohol rehabs?
In alcohol rehabs, people learn to withdrawal from alcohol by talking about the bad news associated with drinking and how it affects family and friends and social life.
Can you die from heroin withdrawal?
Contrary to what "Wiki User" says, no, you cannot die from heroin withdrawals on its own. If you are weaning yourself off of a benzo, or alcohol, you'd be in a potentially life-threatening situation; but that's not because of the heroin withdrawal symptoms (which, by all accounts are horrific, but not life threatening).
What can alcohol do to your body?
Alcohol causes the loss of brain cells and it poisons your liver. Some people develop a physiological dependence on alcohol. Attempting to withdraw on your own from alcohol when a physiological dependence is present can be life threatening. This kind of withdrawal should only be done in the context of an approved medical detox.
Is alcohol withdrawal worse than heroine withdrawal?
I don't think that saying that "alcohol withdrawal is "worse" than heroin withdrawal" is a helpful comparison. A better way of saying it would be to say that "alcohol withdrawal is more dangerous than heroin withdrawal." The primary reason that alcohol withdrawal is considered to be more dangerous than heroin withdrawal is because with alcohol withdrawal, if not under medical supervision, there is a very good chance of death (due to the seizures that often accompany withdrawal I believe). Now this isn't to say that you WILL die. But why take that chance? (I have heard that you can die from heroin withdrawal too, but I believe that that is an extremely rare). I am currently trying to quit drinking, but have had several medical professionals tell me not to quit drinking yet because I am not yet in a medical facility. I know it sounds strange, but continuing to drink is something an alcoholic should do until they can be under medical observation. Reagardless, the main point of the comparison is to break this myth than an alcoholic could/should just say "I'm not going to drink anymore" and just sit at home detoxing by themselves, because there is a very significant chance that they could die. If you are an alcoholic, and are trying to quit drinking, you should consult some sort of medical professional, preferrably a specialist in alcohol recovery, who can advise you in the steps you need to take to overcome your addiction without putting your life in jeopardy.
How do you survive alcohol withdrawals.?
Seek medical assistance for professional guidance and support. Treatment may include medications to manage symptoms, hydration, nutrition, and counseling or therapy. It is crucial to avoid sudden alcohol cessation on your own as it can be dangerous and potentially life-threatening.
After frequent high dose use which is more dangerous alcohol withdrawal or heroin withdrawal?
Alcohol withdrawal can lead to DT's (electrolyte imbalance) and seizures which can both lead to death. Heroin withdrawal may make a person feel like they are dying; the biggest danger is dehydration, which if left untreated can lead to serious health problems. Severe alcohol withdrawal should be completed in a hospital whereas heroin withdrawal does not necessarily require hospitalization. Severe alcohol withdrawal is more dangerous.
What is the most common symptom of alcoholism?
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome occurs in alcohol-dependent individuals who suddenly stop or dramatically reduce their alcohol intake. The onset of the syndrome is likely to occur within a week, but usually occurs within 24 hours of the individual's last drink, and is triggered when the central nervous system attempts to adjust to the sudden absence of ethyl alcohol in the body. Symptoms may include extreme anxiety, disorientation, hallucinations, sleep disorders, hand tremors, nausea, sweating, seizures, and racing pulse. Delirium tremens (DTs) are an extreme example of withdrawal. In the worst cases, untreated alcohol withdrawal syndrome can result in death.
Will seizures from alcohol withdrawal ever stop?
Usually, once the alcohol withdrawal is adequately treated with medicines, the seizures, if they indeed are secondary to withdrawal, typically do not recur. If the seizures continue after alcohol withdrawal has been adequately treated, then other causes of seizures are sought with other tests. The fortunate thing is that, yes, they will stop, but how they stop is the critical question. If they are not too severe, they will stop on their own once the brain chemistry readjusts itself into an alcohol free state. The unfortunate thing is that if they are severe enough, they can cause death. That will make them stop, but the person will have lost their life. That is why alcoholism is considered a disease and getting sober is best done in a medical facility where they can administer drugs to help the person go through withdrawals more safely. On a more philosophical note, as long as we have alcohol available, either legal or illegal, there will be alcoholics. And with that, there will be alcoholics that eventually choose sobriety, and so the answer may be that as long as that is the case, seizures from alcohol will never stop, or at least in the populace.
Can drinking wine kill you?
Drinking any alcohol, whether it's wine or beer or spirits, can kill you. Substantial amounts of alcohol over long enough periods of time can cause numerous life-threatening diseases. Alcohol withdrawal can also cause life-threatening symptoms such as delirium-tremens. Additionally, it's a good idea to contact an alcoholism treatment hotline to verify if you need treatment. Quitting alcohol may be dangerous and require assistance.
