Alcohol and Drug Treatment: The Danger of Withdrawal

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Alcohol and Drug Treatment The Danger of Withdrawal From Buddy T, your Guide to Alcoholism The main reason that people who want to quit drinking or doing drugs are encouraged not to try to do it "on their own" is the potential dangers of withdrawal. Because each individual is different, there is no way to predict if someone's withdrawals will be mild or severe. Severe withdrawal symptoms can be much more than unpleasant. They can be fatal. Alcohol and Drug Withdrawals Alcohol Withdrawal When someone who has become "alcohol dependent" decides to stop drinking, he will experience some level of physical discomfort. For this reason, it is extremely difficult for him to merely stop drinking "on his own" without assistance and support. The Range of Withdrawal Symptoms There is no way to predict how any individual will respond to quitting. Not everyone who stops drinking or drugging have withdrawal symptoms, but most people do experience some symptoms, which can be severe. What Are the DTs? Delirium tremens (DTs) is the most severe form of withdrawal. It involves profound confusion, hallucinations, and severe autonomic nervous system overactivity, typically beginning 48 to 96 hours after the last drink. This email is written by: Buddy T Alcoholism Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Alcohol and Drug Treatment' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement