Alcohol Detox
A physical addiction to alcohol is called alcoholism. There are a couple of forms of alcohol detox. Detox can have a variety of symptoms from person to person. Whether you are detoxing “cold turkey” or medically supervised. In order to stop the use of alcohol, a detox process needs to be done.
Diet and megavitamin therapy may be helpful during withdrawal, detoxification, and recovery from alcoholism. Alcoholics while drinking generally need more supplements than most other people, and during the detox time, they may need even more. This extra support will give a greater chance of recovery than just having therapy. During the actual withdrawal period, which may last from a few days to a week, the diet can be focused on fluids and the alkaline foods. The appetite is usually not great, and liquids will help in clearing alcohol from the body. Alcohol detoxification continues for at least several weeks after the withdrawal period is started. During this recovery time, the body will eliminate alcohol, by-products, and other toxins and begin breaking down some of the fat that may have been stored during alcohol abuse. General supportive and balanced nourishment with a low-fat, moderate protein, basic complex carbohydrate diet is recommended.
A basic multiple vitamin along with antioxidant nutrients can be employed during detoxification from alcohol. Extra minerals, such as zinc, iron, calcium, and magnesium, can be taken to replace those lost during alcohol abuse. Higher levels of niacin and a modest level of vitamin C could be taken up to six times a day in alcohol withdrawal and detox. Another detoxifying nutrient is additional fiber, which helps to bind toxins in the bowel and improve elimination.
Cold Turkey Alcohol Detox
There are minor and major side affects concerning alcohol detox. Some of these side effects include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Shaking
- Sweating
- Anxiety
- Hallucinations
- Vomiting
- Convulsions
- Seizures
- Hyperactivity
- Delirium tremens
For a person to detox completely on the own is almost impossible for lifetime recovery. When a person has abused alcohol for many years, it can be life threatening to detox alone. The best option for detoxing safely is through a medically supervised detoxification program.
Medically Supervised Alcohol Detox
Since the severity of withdrawal symptoms depends on the person and the extent of use, the safest option is a medical detox. You never know how each person is going to react when going through withdrawal. Within just a few days of detox, a person can experience confusion, dehydration, and cardiovascular problems. These problems can lead to seizures, strokes and heart attacks.
Medical Detox is proven best as it gets a person away from the familiar temptations, and is set in an alcohol free environment. Doctors and nursing staff have the ability to monitor an alcoholic’s progress 24 hours a day while going through this process. This helps in the prevention of the cardiovascular side effects as well as dehydration.
We all know that alcohol destroys everything in a person’s life. We can assist you in gaining your life back. The first step is to give us a call so that we can help to place you in the most effective treatment center for your needs. As a person continually goes through detoxes, the more dangerous it becomes each time. Call us today to find out how to achieve the best results during your alcohol detox.
