Alcohol Detoxification

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Article Title: Alcohol Detoxification

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If you love someone who is an alcoholic, or you are struggling

with your own alcohol problem, you may be interested in the

process of alcohol detoxification. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms

can range from uncomfortable to life threatening, depending on

the severity of the addiction, and detoxification can help with

this process.

Alcohol detoxification is simply eliminating alcohol from the

body and providing medical assistance for the symptoms of

withdrawal that accompany this process. Medical professionals

will generally prescribe a limited course of treatment with one

of several drugs developed for this purpose. The most common is

called Chlordiazepoxide. While I do not like the use of drugs

in most cases, I do concede that in certain instances, such as

this, they can be extremely helpful and effective in helping

someone to recover from a harmful addiction.

The treatment will usually last about a week. The dosage is

highest on the first day, with declining amounts on the

following days. This allows the highest dosage to be used at

the time when the effects of withdrawal are strongest. Close

supervision by a medical professional is usually required, and

the patient must agree to discontinue all alcohol use during

the treatment time.

Without treatment, an alcoholic who suddenly discontinues the

use of alcohol can experience mild symptoms like sweating,

cravings for alcohol and trembling. More severe withdrawal

symptoms can include delirium tremens, hallucinations and even

convulsions in a small percentage of patients. The

detoxification drugs help the body eliminate alcohol and limit

these uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous symptoms.

With the use of drugs like Chlordiazepoxide, withdrawal is less

dangerous and more comfortable than it would be without

medicine. Most users still experience some trouble sleeping,

nervousness and irritability, though.

Detoxification only addresses the physical issues of

alcoholism, though, and many professional endorse a combined

therapy that includes counseling or a 12 step program to follow

the detoxification process. Most contend that the cravings for

alcohol, both physical and psychological, will remain long

after it is out of the system. Counseling and continued

treatment is required to help the patient change their

attitudes and resist returning to alcohol use.

In addition to counseling and support, there are several drugs

that may be prescribed to help avoid a relapse and make

recovery easier. Acamprosate helps reduce cravings and another

drug, Disulfiram, will make the user sick if they ingest

alcohol.

There is no shame in asking for assistance with an alcohol

problem. Most family doctors and counselors can prescribe the

detoxification treatment or make the appropriate referrals.

Take advantage of the assistance available; recovering from

alcoholism is an often difficult road.

Using the help available can be the difference between recovery

and relapse, so ask your healthcare professional about

detoxification programs today.

About The Author: Kim Leong publishes information on

detoxification and cleansing. Based on today’s diet and living

environment, she feels that detoxification should form part of

one’s regular regime to rid of the toxins accumulated in one’s

body. She is dedicated to promoting alternative therapies as a

remedy for some of the health problems faced today. Her site

includes information on colon cleansing, liver cleansing,

kidney cleansing and detox diets. For more details and free

resources, please visit http://www.detox-cleansing.com.

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