Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
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When an individual has developed an addiction to alcohol, the most logical course of action is for that person to enter alcohol rehab. But before alcohol rehab can begin, the individual must first “get clean” of the toxins associated with alcohol that have come into their body due to significant alcohol abuse.

This is accomplished through the process of alcohol detox -in which the individual stops drinking while under the care of a medical professional.

One of the primary challenges of alcohol detox is the onset of alcohol withdrawal symptoms that occur during the procedure. Withdrawal symptoms are physical and psychological symptoms that cause the individual discomfort as their body adjusts to the lack of alcohol in their system.

The Most Common Withdrawal Symptoms During Alcohol Detox

There are several withdrawal symptoms most commonly experienced during alcohol detox, including:

  • Nervousness and anxiety
  • rritability and moodiness
  • Depression
  • Extend periods of fatigue or experiencing exhaustion after routine activity
  • Shakiness of the hands and extremities (also known as “The Shakes”)
  • Hallucinations (commonly known as delirium tremens or the “DTs” -occurs in severe cases)
  • Running a fever (in moderate to severe cases)
  • Blackouts (in severe cases)

Again, these are just some of the most common withdrawal symptoms experienced by alcoholics. There are other, less severe issues which a considerable portion of the population may experience as well. The intensity of all these symptoms depends upon the internal makeup of the individual and the depth of their alcohol addiction.

How Long Do Withdrawal Symptoms Last?

Most withdrawal symptoms last no longer than 3-5 days, with some more extreme cases running between one and two weeks. Generally, this is the same amount of time it takes to complete the alcohol detox process as a whole.

Can Withdrawal Symptoms be Life Threatening?

While few people actually die as a result of their withdrawal symptoms, that does not make then any less uncomfortable. In fact, the most serious repercussion of alcohol detox withdrawal symptoms is relapse into drinking. Many people are simply unable to make it through this difficult period and find themselves back at “square one” as a result. Sometime alcohol detox takes several attempts before the procedure “takes” and the individual can move forward.

That is why it is so important that alcohol detox take place while under the care of a medical professional. Doctors and counselors will be able to help the individual through the discomfort and make sure that the environment is safe and productive.

At Michael’s House, a prominent residential alcohol treatment center located in Palm Springs, California, the individual is given access to a top-flight alcohol detox program. All detox patients at Michael’s House receive individualized care during detox and enter directly into the remainder of the rehab program as soon as it is complete. Contact Michael’s House today at 1-877-345-8494 for more information about their alcohol detox and alcohol rehab programs.