Monday, August 17, 2009

Addiction and Recovery - What is Detox?

Detox from alcohol is actually very dangerous and the first point we need to make here is that if you or someone you know is detoxing from alcohol and they seem to be shaking more than usual then the proper course of action is to get them to the emergency room. This is important and it could very well save their life as quitting drinking can actually kill you if you are not careful.

Yes, you can die from not taking a drink. It is very possible and it happens several times a year in our world. People die from massive seizures and severe withdrawal symptoms from not drinking alcohol. Had they drank they would have lived through it. It is that serious.

So what you need to do if someone has taken the plunge and is vowing to remain sober is to get them some help. This means a medically supervised detox. You might find this in a hospital or a treatment center or a drug rehab. These places are not free of course so in some cases you will need to jump on the phone and make prior arrangements. This is not convenient because when someone decides to quit drinking they usually do not give you a weeks notice in advance.

If you have good insurance or can pay cash up front then this may not be a problem and you can get them the help and care that they need right away. If not, call around anyway and see what your options are because the last thing you want to do is to have the alcoholic detox themselves at home. It is far too dangerous in most cases and their chances of staying sober will be greatly reduced.

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