Alcoholism Recovery & Treatment

Question by jen: I need info on what typically takes place during medical detox for alcohol? Experiences?

Hi, did you have personal experience with this? Not being nosey at all. I need to get as much info as i can. I know i’m in for a major challenge.

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Answer by jake696
depends how bad the alcoholic is….it may need to be done in a hospital rehab setting. The withdrawl is dangerous enough to cause DEATH….I’m not kidding.

Milder detox cases can get by with a benzodiazapine type drug (valium)…

AA is usually part of the followup. Look up the DT’s…or delirium tremens

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Question by Hunny Bunny: “Internet Addictions” – A Real Medical Menace?” What do you think?
“Alcohol, drugs, food, sex, and even shopping are all candidates for medical treatment and are recognized as genuine mental disorders, so what about the Internet? Internet addiction -defined as “excessive gaming, sexual pre-occupations, and email/text messaging” – is becoming so common that at least one psychiatrist says it merits inclusion in psychiatry’s official handbook of mental illness, the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.”

Dr. Jerald Block of the Oregon Health and Science University is the latest voice pushing for this inclusion, noting that tech junkies display genuinely debilitating behavior, including drug-like cravings, withdrawal, and a constant need for more and better gear – just like a substance addict might exhibit.”
http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/87251;_ylt=AviKlUNisUIlm92akNJ7zt5qMJA5

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Answer by Scotty A
get a life elizabeth or get off the acid man

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Question by abirdinhand: What happens if you don’t seek medical attention after having alcohol poisoning?
So…basically I drank way too much last night. I researched online that I have had all the symptoms of alcohol poisoning, so I know I have it. I am gradually feeling a little better, but I still feel really terrible. I’ve never had a hang over either, so this is all a little scary for me, haha. I just want to know if it’s okay if I don’t see a doctor knowing I had or have alcohol poisoning…

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Answer by ▐▀▀▼▀▀▌ ►David◄ ▐▄▄▲▄▄▌
bad blood and heart response in less than 2 years

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Question by J.: Would a standard medical (not issued for court prosecution) blood detect drug and alcohol abuse?
I have a very minor problem with a leaky valve, and the doctor wants to do a blood test tomorrow for it. However, I stupidly partied last night with alcohol and vew vicodin pills. Will the panel that the doctor orders indicate any such “abuse”? Thanks.

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Answer by aanglea
your cardiologist can test for drugs & alcohol -ask him for the specific tests as they can cause your heart problem to worsen. discuss treatment options when the results are available.

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Question by rapha76: What medical tests for an alcoholic who stopped drinking?
My husband was an alcoholic for 12 years before he finally quit drinking 3 months ago. His doctor is young and does not have any experience with alcoholism. He has not ordered any tests to check what damage alcohol might have done to his health. What are the common things he should get checked for? Liver function obviously comes to mind, but I’m looking for a very thorough answer as to what alcoholics usually get tested for when they stop drinking.

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Answer by J B
Several months after quitting, a family physician might re-check the liver panel to see if the numbers are coming down (assuming they were elevated due to alcohol use before). There are no hard and fast testing guidelines after someone has stopped drinking – it is up to the individual doctor. Some people only have this done once a year at their annual physical after stopping. This decision is up to the family physician, whether young or not.

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