Dealing with the withdrawal symptoms of Alcohol Dependency by Options Okanagan Treatment Center in Kelowna, British Columbia treating Alcohol addiction and recovery
Frequent or heavy drinkers who decide to quit alcohol suddenly can experience physical withdrawal symptoms. These can range from annoying to sever, and even fatal, symptoms.
The chemical dependence of the alcoholic or drinker will determine the severity of the withdrawal symptoms they experience. Those who drink heavily every day can develop high levels of dependency. However, even people who drink moderately, but do so every day, can develop a chemical dependency on alcohol. In the same way, those who do not drink every day, but when they do drink, drink heavily can also develop a dependency.
It can be difficult for an alcohol dependent to stop drinking on their own due to the physical discomfort they experience when they decide to stop suddenly. Alcoholics can decide to continue drinking under certain circumstances without support and assistance:
The “Never Again” Scenario
After an embarrassing or damaging binge, in the hungover state, the person makes an oath to never drink again. Although the person is often sincere about their commitment to quit, once the withdrawal symptoms set in, the craving for more alcohol returns. The frequent or heavy drinker then thinks that their body is telling them that it needs alcohol, and they start to crave the substance in order to ease the pain. The choice of quitting because of a hangover becomes a more painful one than having another drink as the physical discomforts begin to increase.
The struggle against the agony of withdrawal symptoms can become dangerous for drinkers who were forced to stop, or who swore to never drink again. In fact, it can even become life threatening in some cases.
The Shakes
In some cases, where the drinker is less dependent on alcohol, symptoms can be as mild as getting the shakes or the sweats. These symptoms can also include increased blood pressure, rapid heartbeats, anxiety attacks, nausea, and headaches.
Although these symptoms are irritating and uncomfortable, they are not dangerous. However, they are often accompanied by the craving for more alcohol, which makes it much more difficult for the person to commit to quitting drinking.
Call us now if you or a loved one is experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms. We will help you to deal with the drinking problem and the symptoms.
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