Suggestions for Your Interactions With a Drinker: Be patient, change is a process Ask questions, and try to avoid statements Highlight inconsistencies in the statements made; share them as your observations, not an attack on a person “Roll with resistance”, expect the person will resist change and protect the ‘status quo’ [ad#Adsense 160×600 Skyscraper Orange] […]
Acute Alcohol Withdrawal
Acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms Symptoms may vary depending on the individual. There may be mild or severe symptoms, and some may need close inpatient, or medical supervision. Serious withdrawal symptoms include: Delirium tremens The Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome Seizures Depression Electrolyte disturbances Complications due to associated liver disease Presentation: A person may present in acute alcohol withdrawal, or may be […]