Alcohol Detox Explained
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- Today’s video is called Alcohol Detox Explained. By the end of this video you or your loved ones should understand the following:
*What types of settings Alcohol Detox takes place in.
*Why it’s important to detox in a medically supervised setting.
*The main goals of alcohol detox treatment.
*The most common strategy used to treat alcohol withdrawal in detox settings.
*And why going through detox is really just the start of the recovery process.
Please check out some informational resources in the links below.
Alcoholics Anonymous aka AA: www.aa.org/
Online Addiction Recovery Resources: SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org/Personal-Stories...
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~Dr. Andrew Kim M.D.
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Appreciate these videos, they help us understand what others who struggle are going through
Me too bro good luck...im scared af but...because im not a belligerent loud drunk...but because hiding it has been easy...i pray that u have a testimony...so other people can get healthy
I'm a veteran, was actually addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.
YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
Yes he's Dr.benfungi. Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.
Update: I went to detox for 5 days, my withdrawals were bad, i was drinking about 15 bears a day. In detox I was hallucinating and I even heard my daughter calling for me. It was rough but worth it as I am now 8 days sober and very thankful for it all. Hope this helps someone.
Did your heart feel weird during withdrawals? Please respond.
Nixon, I didn’t notice anything with my heart, but then again they said I had high blood pressure and heart rate. They did keep asking me about chest pains though which I didn’t have.
@@drummer856 thanks man.
If when you drink you cannot control the amount you take in A.A. Has a program of spiritual recovery. I have been sober since aug. 24, 2019. Blessings to you!
I'm going through it now but at my parents house any words of wisdom
Day 11 sober .. my lord and savior gives me the strength
Thank you. I’m set up to go to detox in a couple days. Wish me luck, and if you pray please do that for me too.
Good luck man. You'll be in good hands. I just detoxed myself at home over the weekend through this evening. Luckily it was only a mild withdrawal.
Hows it going?
How did it go?
🙏 thinking of you ❤️
How are you?
I was an alcoholic for over 15 years and I quit in 2020. I was so afraid to stop because I thought the withdrawal symptoms were going to be brutal but I stopped cold turkey and I didnt feel any withdrawals....like none. No headache, no nausea no nothing. I was shocked but so happy. I don't understand how I didn't experience any when I drank to excess on a daily basis for yearsssss 🤷🏿♀️
I was blessed just the same way. Once The Hangover went away it was just the emotional struggle to get myself to AA. Thank God I did.
I went from drinking a handle plus beers a day to now having a beer or two a day by slowly cutting down. It took a year and lots of discipline. Cold turkey or therapy would have probably been better, but I was scared of withdrawal.
Same here,I was drinking a pint of vodka 5 to 7 days a week for a couple years...when I quite...Nothing.
My brother who I adored, was an alcoholic. He ended up in ER with DT’s his BP was always pretty high. Sadly he died due to his enlarged heart due to his alcoholism. He used it to treat his anxiety, which obviously didn’t work.
I use it for anxiety as well and wish every day i found another way. I'm currently an alcoholic and barely looking into quitting. This story is the worst thing I've heard yet man, and im saddened by your loss. That's a crazy way to die and makes me think a lot. I'll remember this when I finally decide to quit.
Truly sorry for your loss
@@thebeastinfectionsingerdetox would be acceptable if people were given proper treatment, with real meds not the fraud of AA and the other thithing cults, who are only after the money you used to spend on alcohol.
I go Monday morning. I’m terrified. Learning more about what will happen is very helpful. The unknown is terrifying
I was in detox for about 1 week in a hospital. Then in a rehab center for about 6 months at least. I'm ok now but still think about having a drink now and then . But that's not good. 1 leads to 2 to 3 to a whole box of wine to 1 to 2 box a week....I haven't had a drink since last summer. Almost 8, 9 months no drink
I’m currently going through moderate withdrawal. Whoever is reading this that’s going through addiction , please seek help, believe me when i say you don’t want to go through this shit hell , i was in denial for YEARS that i was an alcoholic, I’m 25 years old so i blamed it on my Youth & said i was just partying like any other young person, cut to me driving to the store at 8 am and drinking a whole thing of vodka a day to stay sane, withdraws are no joke , it’s not like a hangover, it’s completely worse, my mom had to help me showerast night , we can overcome addiction
Hope you’re able to get the help you need to able to go through this safely. Even when setbacks occur, as frustrating and as painful as they are, use them as opportunities to learn and keep pushing forward. Thank you for sharing and being so encouraging to others even when going through a challenging time yourself. Speaks volumes about the nature of your kind heart.
Good luck, I been through the same thing. Alcohol is the worst its poison. People who want to stop need a good community of people to help and family. Only u can choose your lifes decisions.
@@AndrewKimMD this is my day 5 without alcohol,and my country those facility can cost up to $1000 which I don't have,I haven't slept well,what can I do
@@robertaswani4880 if u apply for medicade or soonercare they ill pay for u to go o jist checked in today
How have you been doing now, hope your ok.
9 days sober, just want this to be over. 2 Headache everyday and is hurting right now. Anyone going through detox i wish you health and your success because I know how hard this is
If you are still struggling call Alcoholics Anonymous. They are everywhere in the world and there is no cost we pay our expenses by voluntary contributions by members. I'm 11 years sober now and it never would have happened for me without AA.
Alcohol is a fair fighter. It will leave you alone if you leave it alone.
No one wins that fight.
I’m going on Tuesday and I’m scared. Thank you.
Praying we all get through this journey as I know we will. Just keep fighting! Our lives matter and im pretty sure we all have families that love us and depend on us 🙏🏿💪🏾♥️
Keep fighting Derrick. You matter, we all matter. Hope you are doing ok.
On day 6 of alcohol detoxing. The past few days have been rough as far as the withdrawal symptoms goes. Me as a personal trainer and my knowledge of health and fitness, and nutrition has helped a lot. The withdrawals at this are like a 3 on a scale of 1-10, it's more of the cravings for alcohol that I fight with. But I always keep something healthy and hydrating on hand to kick those craving and or some cranberry juice mixed with seltzer water just to trick my taste buds and my mind into thinking I'm having an alcohol drink.
How's it going?
I try the same stuff. All of the time 😔. Good luck Derrick 💪🏼
Great stuff Andrew! I was in detox for three weeks, then I went to a rehab facility. You have explained the detox process very well. As you stated, it’s the first step of recovery. It is a process. One never graduates from addiction. We have a daily reprieve contingent on spiritual conditioning. (AA)
Well, I have started adding this one also- for the Facebook Recovery Group, we seem to have way more alcoholics all over the world wanting sobriety than drug addicts in our Group. This Video, I gave to a woman who had never even HEARD the word detox In England , where Drs, seem to pass them off to therapists & try to get them to cut down (never worked in my personal experience trying that) . So Thank you again, you have the most reassuring comforting voice and just anyone, can understand things the way you explain them. To me, you're 100% The Best at This !
wish this was my doctor. ive been through all of this, and Dr. Kim has a demeanor that would have mad my situation easier to manage.
Great video and explanation, withdrawal is definitely no walk in the park. Like you said the real work starts after. Appreciate your content 🙌
Definitely. Getting through the initial acute detox is just the start. I didn’t have time to explain some of the prolonged symptoms like ongoing sleep problems, cravings, etc as well as trying to avoid triggers, high risk relapse scenarios. Stay strong, thanks for the feedback.
I was in detox at my hospital for 4 days, got released was given HYDROXYZINE after my release, I felt fine all day and BOOM out of nowhere a pale white anxiety attack that felt like death hit me, had to wait for the meds to kick in. The following day, same thing. I think people don’t realize that the final days of withdrawal are filled with anxiety attacks. Tomorrow is my 2 pill day, then Monday is my one pill day and I’ll be done and complete with my 7 day detox. 4 in hospital, 3 at home. Insomnia sucks.
If you don’t mind me asking, how long had you been drinking?
@@Iheartdgd 7 days of HEAVY drinking when i would open my eyes till i passed out and repeat.
Hydroxyzine is pretty standard treatment for anxiety while in detox and shortly after. Did they not give you a benzo taper (Librium or Ativan) after you were discharged?
This guy is very good at explaining things...
You just made my day of totally understanding this Topic and I THANK GOD ALMIGHTY FOR THIS!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!.
This channel deserves far more views/subs.
True
Dr Kim thanks man much love and respect. Keep doing what your doing brother 🙂
I am on Twitter now, daily posting to alcoholics both in recovery & still drinking. These videos are still the Best , which is why I show them to other alcoholics.
Thanks Dr. Kim you are very brief very practical. Thaks God bless you
I appreciate the video. I’m currently on the tail end of this. I was given 25mg chlordiazepoxide which didn’t seem to help much. I’d have to go beyond the recommended 3 a day to get relief. I’m down to just 2 a day now. Great video, very informative
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Great videos. Been through it all. Its a wicked, wicked disease. Detox is awfully uncomfortable. I had hallucinations, visual and audible, tremors, sweats. Worse feeling ever personally. Recovery is hard but it is doable. Noticing the withdrawal is the most important
How long did it take for those hallucinations to wear off?
Totally agree. Well said. Been in hospital a bunch of times, always swore on getting out that’s it. No more. Problem is I get so lonely and hopeless and then my drink problem creeps up on me.
@@quantum5652if you are still struggling please please try Alcoholics Anonymous. I thought I was going to die from the loneliness before I got sober there. You don't have to do it alone. You will be amazed at the people you will meet there. Good luck to you.
Great job I just got valium from doctor I'm going to go through it at home thanks 👍
Excellent presentation Dr. Kim. An acquaintance is detoxing for the at least the 3rd time in 6 months. He refuses additional follow up care (counseling, therapy, support groups, AA and etc). After about 6 weeks or so, he's right back in trouble again. As of today, he is in the 3rd day of 4 at a local hospital going through the detox process again. He's lost his job and a warrant is out for his arrest. Sad.
Yeah I’ve been drinking a lot since I was 21 . I’m now 43 . I’ve done meth for like 18 years . I quit meth at 40 so I been clean from that for 3-4 years . Meth is horrible I’m proud of myself for walking away from that . After I quit meth I got into alcohol a lot more even tho when I was on meth I still usta drink a 40oz or two a day but since I quit that I felt pretty good about myself . Now I drink like 15 beers a day . Been getting really sick and can’t find myself anymore . I decided to check myself in and get help . Hopefully it works out . It will work out im dedicated to fix my life . Can’t live like this anymore .
@Matthew Hargis I’m doing good . I had quit drinking for 46 days and I needed that . Now I don’t abuse it like I use to . I have to take care of my responsibilities now and every once in awhile on special occasions I’ll have a drink like normal people lol
@@ArtyGiles I could be out of bounds here, but have u tried kratom to withdrawal? I know for me, it helped alot, to me it gets rid of that nasty anxiety and just boost mood overall. I would be careful bc u can also get addicted to kratom, I had to withdrawal from kratom and it wasn’t fun but no where near alcohol
Thank you for the video. I drink at least a liter a day of vodka. Going into detox this coming week. Just wanted to know what to expect. Thank you.
Alcohol is really a difficult drug to deal with, l've been battling the addiction for a few years now, not until I recently got introduced to shrooms... ever since my first trip everything changed.
Taking shrooms was 100% one of the most important experiences in my life. Everything has changed since my trip - I perceive - things differently.
A clear reminder that magic mushrooms should be the only recreational drug to take.
Been looking to get shrooms
please how do you source yours?
dr.garyshrooms
dr.garyshrooms
I source from him..
thanks for this video, ive been rehab a few times and detoxes but just got help to detox at home with valium. i apprectiate these videos it reassures me im taking a step closer to getting well again
If you are still struggling call Alcoholics Anonymous. They are everywhere in the world and there is no cost we pay our expenses by voluntary contributions by members. I'm 11 years sober now and it never would have happened for me without AA.
Thank you for clearly explaining this!!
Hi, My name is ruben I live in Utah. I bet drinking for a while long whi've never had the shakes. I've never had the tremors. I still want to stop drinking because I'm not being. A very good influence on my grandki appreciate your videos they're very informative thank you for posting them
Hello MD doc , I felt so so and so so good without be abused by low social hierarchy Scots in my town , thank you so much
Bout to go into detox and this video really helped. Thank you!
Going through day 2 of detox, have been heavy drinker for years, last year got even worse when I mixed it with pot. Tbh, after this video I feel a lot better, that people are understanding thanks to you Dr. Kim, I know what you recommended, but sadly at this stage I cannot afford to tell anybody of my friends/family circle, need to go through this in a home-based enviorment. Need to know, if DT makes you completely unaware of your surroundings, meaning: is it possible for example to start drinking from confusion, call a friend, or you still have some mindset left? (sorry for my English, but its not my first language).
Still in the tender zone. I am 7 days sober.
I feel good. I'm past the sweating, nausea, vomiting and muscle cramping.
I'm eating more carefully and trying to stay busy.
I got very anxious yesterday because i was alone and there was alcohol in the house.(not mine 😒) But I kept moving and breathing.
I was tired but I got to sleep on fresh bedding in a house that hasn't been cleaned properly in forever. No excuses, I just did it. I am so pleased.
I just want to remain aware of what is going on in my body as this is happening so that I can make right choices.
Thank you, Dr. Kim and staff
If you are still struggling call Alcoholics Anonymous. They are everywhere in the world and there is no cost we pay our expenses by voluntary contributions by members. I'm 11 years sober now and it never would have happened for me without AA.
Thanks for all of the information.
Im I’m the deep dark depths of it right now. May have a facility lined up. Absolutely terrified.
This dr is rad. He is def helping me understand what i know from medical education but cant put into process because my mind and body is in a huge fight.
I wish you all the best, so glad you have enough respect for yourself to fight this! ❤
After a relatively long period of constant,moderate-to-heavy drinking, I took a couple weeks without alcohol. I honestly hadn't realized that I was going through alcohol withdrawal until I looked at the symptoms and evaluated some weird things happening in my body. Fortunately, because I was young and because my drinking wasn't "too bad", my withdrawal symptoms were relatively mild and made more of a rough week than anything approaching a medical emergency.
I’m 26 years old and Iv been through detox multiple times iv gone into seizures early onset
Sclerosis of the liver iv turned yellow and hallucinations I wish my doctor would have been this understanding thanks doc
If you are still struggling call Alcoholics Anonymous. They are everywhere in the world and there is no cost we pay our expenses by voluntary contributions by members. I'm 11 years sober now and it never would have happened for me without AA.
Everything is correct. Admitted 6 days at ECMC in Buffalo, NY. Dr Kim Thanks I'm into seizures
Most folks don’t care tell you get older and start to realize your body starts to shut down . Wish I would have listened . Don’t wait tell it’s too late
I wish doctor Kim was my doctor thank you !
Great summary, appreciate the information
I'm surprised you didn't mention phenobarbital. Last time I was in ICU for withdrawal, they gave me that, it was like an off button for the shakes and vomiting.
I was drinking a couple of bottles of scotch a week my son was saving empty bottles in a tub to see how much I was consuming and let me tell you I could only cope with the depression and anger with drinking .But I'm trying to quit . Three weeks dry for now .
I had my first seizure at 38, have my own business, it's not just people in a bad life situation. The hallucinations were wild but the best thing I did was follow the path from CAMH and get the right root cause and safely stop drinking.
Thank you somuch for this video.
I’m glad I went to detox I had some good experiences there after the withdrawals wore off on how to stay sober.. I was given Librium for the withdrawals which I think is still a benzodiazepine
Love this Video
After the acute withdrawal symptoms comes the P.A.W.S. Total hell!
Day 121 and I got curious. I only just realized how careful the nurses were being and how much they were watching me for something bad to happen when I was in the hospital and I decided to find out how bad it could have been so I did some research. Feeling lucky and blessed at how minor my symptoms were. The only thing that seemed to happen to my was my ability to walk regressed to that of a toddler for a few days (I just could not find center on my feet and balance myself without wobbling) and I lost a lot of stamina. Hoping my good luck continues and well wishes to all who are going through detox.
How much were you drinking?
@@ClementGreen 250 ml vodka mixed with 250 ml cranberry \ cherry juice. 3 times per night at the end.
@@The_Duck_Is_Angry But just during the night? Nothing else during the day?
only at night yes. I have a day job. not the most graceful swan at the ballet when sober. would not want to try driving in traffic or working during the day at my job while drinking.
@@The_Duck_Is_Angry My thoughts are that the toddler was in a sense you. The regression as your brain shrank took you back to a moment of trauma. Common in alcoholics when the brain shrinks due to constant bathing in alcohol, is the opening of past wounds. We feel we might be able to cope with it now, after so much suppression and weakness, and of course other people can. But not us.
Very helpful...Thank you.
I'm really tempted on sending links to these videos to my step-dad because he thinks I can just quit cold turkey and when leaving a detox place you are all set to just quit with no problems. He doesn't understand the complexity of detoxing from alcohol.
If you are still struggling call Alcoholics Anonymous. They are everywhere in the world and there is no cost we pay our expenses by voluntary contributions by members. I'm 11 years sober now and it never would have happened for me without AA. There are people there who will understand. It's so much easier when you don't have to do it alone.
I quit 25+yrs of hard core Coke abuse & alcoholism...by myself-
No one knew what I was actually going through...some days I can literally still taste it
20 Yrs sober now-I wouldn't change a thing but my Ex is still at it...
Have you ever considered talking about what happens when a minor goes through alcoholism? That would be very helpful since I'm 17 and my doctor hasn't really explained the whole process of it. I'm considering cognitive training and therapy.
I hope you made it! AA can really help. I'm 11 years sober now and that would not have happened for me without AA.
With the world removing God - AA wouldn't be for them. @@sandrainontario6710
Excellent video
Algorithm Gods, I submit my comment to Dr. Kim's channel.
Going into detox today. Enough is enough.
How are you feeling now bro….i want to do mine
I stopped drinking because I was sick and tired of wasting away physically and mentally. I had to be honest with myself and decide to choose for a life of success or a hellish drunk life. I choose to be successful because I REALLY wanted that and the only way to reach that goal was stop drinking and use my time and effort to build up my life in all possible aspects. And if you really work hard to try and reach succes in life there won''t even be time to drink in the first place. That was my motivation and way to do it. The first step off course was the 7 day withdrawal which I did cold turkey. It was hell the first three days but then it got better bit by bit. I knew I could die but I took a gamble on that issue.
Thank you for your Channel 😊
Thank you
I would like some insight on the behavioral/mental changes that take place 6 months to a year after quitting. Seems like there would be a "leveling" process where one's maturity and coping skills have to kick in. Drinking dumbs everything down. Are there psychological stages that correspond to the physical body healing? Thanks.
Thank you...
Don’t worry about the nightmares and the other stuff you will feel extremely nauseous for 7-8 days strong headaches no energy no motivation almost like your extremely Ill, take some energy drinks and get out of bed go distract your mind eat your favorite foods, smoke a cigar, do anything but stay in bed take cold showers drink lots of water 💦 put ice packs on your neck, workout 🏋️♀️ stay strong.
Good advice, thank you
@@cordovabriana are you having the hallucinations as well? Like I could function and all but when I close my eyes to try to sleep, I start hallucinating it’s superrrrrr annoying
@@keviinnxx no, thankfully that was the one symptom I didn’t have. Although weirdly, I do get kinda compulsive thoughts when I close my eyes…more like songs excessively repeating in my head. I feel a lot better today and will never drink like that again. It was such a scary experience and I thought about going to the hospital multiple times. If I didn’t actively think about breathing it seemed like it was going to stop and I could hear my heart beating in my ears
Never be so much better than cut off alcohol ! saved me lots of money and headache ! and some fake people I met in old places like alcohol places !
I am currently riding between the 2nd and 3rd day. Its pretty bad. Im having bad body aches, shakiness, chest pain, heart racing, and just plain sweating. Luckily nothing else. Hoping it starts to fade tomorrow. Otherwise i have to call out to work and i need to work to make bills meet.
I just finished a 7 day bender and I’m now I’ve been violently throwing up all day long…even threw up some blood. Can’t even drink water 😔
I go in tomorrow. I'm scared just about being sick. I quit once before on my own but a loved one tried to end my life. I relapsed after that experience. I feel horrible about embarrassing myself by being unwell in front of people.
I'm lucky I was able to go to the VA . I collapsed on day 3 and I have pancreatitis. 19 days in the hospital. Hell
I'm going to rehab next week. Im a little scared of the dts. But im ready. I've been a heavy drinker for years and im over it. Its destroyed my life...
Im going through bad withdrawal right now and i wish it would go away its brutal please pray for me
🙏🏾🙏🏾u got this n Jesus name 💪🏾
It’s my first day for me
Same, god bless you
Hi I'm right there now it sucks I said no today I want to feel better good luck
Hope yall take detox serious, ive been to a treatment center 5 times and i never too it serious and i regret it so bad. I have really bad alcoholic hepatitis and that diagnosis was like 6 months ago. Dont know if i can reverse this but hope the people reading this can.
I’ve found myself drinking a beer in the morning just so the shakes, sweats and nausea aren’t so bad at work 🤦♂️ I need to quit!
I get shakes if I don't get a drink within 24 hours, my heart beats so fast if I wait to long, and it scares the hell out me to go cold turkey
I’m a drunk now! Want to go to rehab but am already having seizures! I’m scared but what my sobriety back!
They'll give you benzodiazepines and gabapentin in rehab, both anti seizure medication
I'm only 23 and have had 4 seizures from alcohol and benzodiazapine withdrawal
@@alexrobinson4821 I’ve had seizures since 2013. I have a child what is to happen to her? I’ve tapered to 12-15 a day. I don’t drink until 4pm. I’ve tried medicine I don’t drink just finally got insurance appt Friday. Ty for speaking up. More then you know. I’m ready to stop but life around my issue doesn’t stop unfortunately. Ty
@@philsnyder8985 I'd say find someone to watch your child for 30 days that you trust!! That's what I had to do I have 2 daughters!! It will be worth it, after many relapses since being 16 years old I got sober off of 3 and a half pints of 100 proof vodka 21 days ago
I didn't go to rehab I went to a detox center, I'm in IOP now and AA
Rehab never worked for me because i went twice and would leave after a couple days & relapse the same day, I've been home 9 days now and this is the longest I've went without alcohol at home since being 16
@@alexrobinson4821 keep up the good work. 2013 I stopped using heroin. Until Covid. Lost my dad and started drinking. I know the steps I’ve done the programs. If I leave my kid her mom will take her. I’m strictly a beer drinking but while typing I’m making excuses. Just don’t want to lose my daughter her mom is an addict. So I will talk to my doctor and see what they suggest. But keep it up all of you. We can do it. Or I’d still be drinking heavy. I’m doing better everyday. Just weak from malnutrition. Still providing just tired of the same thing everyday. The anxiety, the no sleep it’s aggravating. I’ve had two strokes, open heart surgery and still fighting. Just don’t feel support.
Funny how everyone says that I need in patient treatment but all the docs just give me some benzo's and send me on my way. The reason is that I am 26, started at 12 however. I hope I live through this and don't get a seizure, I am all alone.
Hi Doc, what are the side effects of taking strong medication for alcohol addiction?
I'm going in today, I'm trying to be brave, I feel like crap when I drink, I feel even worse when I don't.
Yes I agree. When I did it it was 20 grand ridiculous let us get these meds at home.
Dr kim,what would you say is the correct step to take if somebody suffers from alcoholism but is also in denial(we are talking about 2 liters of wine a day everyday )?
How to get that person to see a doctor in the first place? Is it to make him admit that he suffers from an illness?
Thank you! -)
Does ramping down work? Or only prolong the withdrawal symptoms? Im sitting here with an unopened can of beer (half my usual amount and only 4% instead of my usual 8%) trying to figure out if it will help by ramping down or make the night sweating continue.
I think so because my doctor just told me to go down slowly, like by one less each week.
I came clicking to see what a detox ward looks like. I’m hoping to get help soon. I imagine one who flew over the cookoo nest but is everyone strapped to beds?
Most detox units are basically psychiatric hospital rooms or standard medical hospital rooms. Generic hospital beds on a medical ward. Nothing special. Just depends on the hospital, how nice or not so nice the room is. Glad you are considering getting some help, try to grow and nurture that motivation.
Brother I’m in the same boat. I need help too. I wish you all the best. I’m going to detox in a couple days.
I can definitely tell your a doctor just by the way when your explaining somthing that you say 'ok'
I've been drinking a pint of vodka a day for 7 years and I'm on day 6 now of h20 only and did not get 1 symptom and I feel fine. I only drank top shelf I wonder if that matters.
I'm on 14 units a day, I've had seizures before but I have no access to medical help,I do have access to benzos though, could anyone please give me some advice? My liver is in a bad shape
I'm on day 5. Getting better but the anxiety is the absolute worst
I been heavy drinking for almost a whole year. I want to do detox but I’m scared. I just want to overcome my addiction and be better
Dr. A.K.
.... You might know the answer...
What kind of treatment for alcoholism the lamas in the Tibet would have, if they have one .
I feel like the only way I can give up drinking is if I pass away, I have tried in the past to stop drinking, but I always give up
I detoxed at my home and I’m currently still going threw it. Just dealing with the foggy confused mind at the moment. Worst part for me
How did you do that
Im curious if Dr is speaking of detox treatment plans of places like celebrities go for $$$ 30k a week? Or for normal low income help?
I am coming up on one month this Sunday. With only one wine bottle on the first week. But I'm feeling so low energy and sick and depressed still
If when you drink you cannot control the amount you take in you might have A malady of which only a program of spiritual recovery can fix. - bill Wilson
@D i personally work the 12 steps and it continues to work in my life. Kudos to you if you have stayed sober.
Alcohol withdrawals are brutal. I've lost count of the amount of seizures I've had... I take levetiracetam twice a day just to try to stay alive. This video really explains does explain the scientific part of it, but holy shit, if you go to the hospital like I did (several times), not even the ativan, librium, trazadone, etc. won't help you sleep. Melatonin and gabapentin helped me when I got out at least. I wouldn't wish my addiction on my worst enemy. I hate myself for what I've done.
It’s pretty bad once you cross a certain line, it’s tough to always catch it ahead of time, when you’re in catch up mode with detox it’s really rough like you said. Hope you’re doing better. Really do.
If you are still struggling call Alcoholics Anonymous. They are everywhere in the world and there is no cost we pay our expenses by voluntary contributions by members. I'm 11 years sober now and it never would have happened for me without AA.
It is possible to be 💯 sorry and also giving yourself love and grace. Good luck to you
I'm detoxing at home alone. Any advice? I've drank two shots a day for for about 10 years. Recently I been drinking 10 shots a day because of divorce.so far I've gone two days without anything.
Really depends on your level on chemical dependency. Couple shots a day over a decade or so isn't going to result in severe dependancy for most people. However, 10 shots over a year or even 6 months can have a significant affect on the GABA system which your brain will adapt to after a period of time. This is done to maintain homeostasis and the brain is now expecting alcohol everyday. Abruptly stopping consumption throws off this balance and given the nature of the the GABA system can be medically serious and requires a medicated detox. If you find yourself shaking or having difficulty holding a pen to write or a fork to eat and it hasn't subsided after a day, then you are certainly in withdrawal from long term alcohol dependency. This is where things can get dangerous and is why it is strongly advised to seek a medical detox (Ativan or Librium taper).
Again, every individual is different and you may not need a medicated detox. Aditionally, even after the physical withdrawal symptoms subside, your brain still needs to readjust. This can take time (up to a year in extreme cases). You might notice that certain normal activities or hobbies do not seem as pleasurable as they were before. As your brain relearns it will adjust the chemical imbalance to bring itself back to equilibrium. Patience and understanding this part of the process is critical to help prevent a relapse.
Hang in there and godspeed.
Thanks