Alcoholism and alcohol addiction withdrawal is dangerous and symptoms have a wide range from person to person. Symptoms can vary between being uncomfortable to having a seizure. Due to the onset of withdrawal symptoms at any point and at a variety of levels, withdrawing from alcohol without medical supervision can lead to serious complications or death.
Alcohol dates back to China as far as 7000 B.C. Over the years, alcohol has seen many uses including use in religious, as medication to treat a variety of ailments to celebrating war victories and being a part of social settings we know today. Through the 1800’s and to today, the United States has tried a variety ways to deal with alcoholism and alcohol addiction which has led to the treatment and medication options available today.
In 2016, 3.7 million adults 18–25 had an alcohol use disorder (10.7% of this population) and 10.9 million adults over age 26 had an alcohol use disorder (5.2% of this population).
Alcoholism and alcohol addiction is a pattern of drinking including but not limited to: problems controlling drinking, being mentally preoccupied with alcohol, continuing to use alcohol even when it causes problems, needing to drink to get increased amounts to get the same effect and/or having withdrawal symptoms when you decrease or stop drinking.
Alcohol withdrawal varies from person to person and can set in over a period of hours to days after reduced or completed consumption. Signs and symptoms can include:
Drinking too much alcohol on a single occasion or over time can cause health problems, including:
At Gateway Recovery Center, the detoxification process for alcohol is highly monitored and medically assisted to minimize withdrawal symptoms and risk of seizure. Individuals are closely monitored and medicated to ensure comfort, stability, and safety during the detoxification process.
If you or someone you know is in need of alcoholism and alcohol addiction detoxification services, a compassionate, trained professional is waiting to answer all of your questions. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer calls or provide information on immediate admissions. We know the first step can be hard. We’re here to guide you.
At Gateway Recovery Center, we acknowledge the need for help now.
Call us at (833) DETOX-80 to speak with a LIVE Admissions Representative.
