is it possible to die from withdrawal symptons?!?

Question

i.e cold turkey

i'll point out im not actually addicted to anything just me and my friend were wondering and our biology teacher couldnt actually give us a definite answer.

Answer 1

An expert should reply to this question but I think it is highly possible that death can result from withdrawal which should always be medically supervised even if a prescribed or mild drug.
People vary but it stands to reason that what may be a simple transition for one body may be too much of a shock for another person. Even a fall can result in death. We have much to learn about ourselves.

Answer 2

Yes it is! For instance

ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL

Alcohol withdrawal occurs when the alcohol is no longer put in the system, and alcohol withdrawal is a process. Alcohol withdrawal is something that every alcoholic who wants to be sober must undergo. Alcohol withdrawal is uncomfortable for the alcoholic. We at Spencer Recovery Centers understand this about alcohol withdrawal. We make alcohol withdrawal as comfortable for the alcoholic as possible.
Alcohol, when ingested in large amounts, begins to become a natural part of the body's chemistry. This causes a major problem when the alcoholic wants to get sober. The reason this causes a problem is when the alcohol is no longer in the system it throws the chemical makeup of the body way off track.

We are here to keep the body on track. We have a highly trained staff with many years of experience here to help the alcoholic through this tough time.

Being that the alcoholic has no desire to be uncomfortable this is a risky time. Alcohol has become the ruler of the alcoholic's emotions. Now that alcohol is out of the system all of these emotions come back. This causes extreme emotional pain. This pain will lead them back to the bottle if they are not in a controlled environment. During alcohol withdrawal is when the alcoholic is at most risk of relapse.

Alcohol withdrawal takes a heavy toll on the body of the abuser. Depending on how heavy of a drinker the alcoholic was is directly related to how severe the symptoms will be. For a mild alcoholic the symptoms will be cold sweats, headaches, confusion, dizziness, and a drop in concentration level. For the heavy alcoholic those symptoms also apply, but there are more severe symptoms that sill incur. These severe symptoms are convulsions, extreme nausea, and if not done in a controlled environment under close supervision death could result.

Many people wonder why an alcoholic could die during withdrawal. Well, the body has become so addicted to alcohol that it is now part of their chemical makeup. If you were to remove the alcohol in one fail swoop without stabilizing the body it could kill the alcoholic.

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Answer 3

Yes it is possible. There is always the issue of rising blood pressure and seizures. Withdrawl from any kind of drug including alcohol is best done under the direction of a doctor. my father was an alcoholic and the last week of his life was an absolute nightmare because he decided to go through withdrawal at home.The hallucinations , water retention, high blood pressure and finally seizures were just too much for him to handle. By the time he got to the breaking point and we forced him into the hospital it was too late. Please don't undertake this by yourself. You may feel good the first day ,but serious withdrawal starts kicking in 48-72 hours after you've taken your last drink or drug of choice.I hope all works out well.

Answer 4

It is possible, but it's not all that likely. It would depend on what drug was being quit, and whether or not there was a doctor available to keep an eye on vital signs and use some emergency intervention if necessary.

For most people, withdrawal is not all that different from a bad case of the flu, physically, but much worse psychically. Suddenly they are confronted with having to basically start over; reconstruct themselves. This is a very scary prospect, especially since all their friends are probably druggies and they are going to have to stay away from them.

Answer 5

More information is needed here. It depends on what you are withdrawing from. I will answer as though you are referring to drugs, if this is not the case you will need to ask a more specific question. If it is an unprescribed drug or alcohol withdrawal, I am pretty sure the answer is no you cannot die from it. You can certainly suffer a lot of pain and anxiety until it is out of your system though and may need help to get through it. If it is prescribed drugs then you need to consult the doctor who prescribed them. Your body suffers a great deal of stress as it reacts to quitting a habit that is bad for your health but this does not compare to the outcome if you were to continue the substance abuse. If your withdrawal symptoms are drug related you can get help from professional drug rehabilitation councillors, they can only help you if you approach/ring them personally and admit to having a problem. They do not judge you, they have a genuine desire to help and they do understand. Your local hospital will be able to put you in contact with the right person.

Answer 6

Yes, in certain cases. Withdrawal from alcohol and some pharmaceutical and street drugs could put you into seizures. Even withdrawal from cigarettes can do a number on you.

If you are withdrawing from an illegal substance, best you check into a detox, where they can make sure nothing happens to you.

If you are withdrawing from cigarettes or alcohol, cut down gradually - or see a doctor for help (he may give you pills, etc. to help for easier withdrawal).

Answer 7

Yes! Going cold turkey on any of the following can lead to death:

oxygen
water
food
heat

You should stay on any of these that you are currently on and maintain a stable level of each.

Oh, to be serious, you need to ask a doctor, not yahoo.

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

Yes

Answer 10

Yes it is. Depending on the addiction, withdrawal should be done only with medical supervision. For caffeine or nicotine, they can be done cold turkey.