When an alcoholic stops drinking, is it possible for the withdrawal symptoms to actually kill the person?
2007-10-04 04:58:46 · 9 answers · asked by hey hows it goin 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yes.
Ironically, this is not the case with heroin.
2007-10-04 05:00:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Alcohol withdrawl can cause seizures, uncontrollable shaking, halucinations and so on. the body gets dependent on the alcohol and the sudden withdrawl causes an upheaval. Any withdrawl from any kind of substance should be closely monitored by a Dr., he has medication that can also help someone through this detox period to make the transition easier.
2007-10-04 12:08:02 · answer #2 · answered by blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, absolutely. I am a nurse and have taken care of some extremely physically ill patients in intensive care that were there ONLY for withdrawal and/or detox. Of course, not everyone gets that sick from withdrawal, but it's definitely possible.
2007-10-04 12:02:36 · answer #3 · answered by Dynamic H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I saw an episode of Dr. G medical examiner on a man who died for alcohol withdrawl. His body went into shock because she said over time, your body gets so used to what goes in it, that it can't function without it. You'll start getting chills, and the shakes pretty bad, your body craves it so bad, that it causes your blood pressure to rise, which can cause you to pass out, have a heart attack, etc. Even vomiting. Quitting cold turkey can cause the most effects. But going to the Doctors to get treated and help, can help a long time alcoholic become healthy and provide safe enough ways to quit drinking.
2007-10-04 12:14:15 · answer #4 · answered by justwant2know25 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its extremely rare but yes it can its basically by sever shock to the body its used to getting alcohol its addicted so too suddenly stop stresses the system it can be a horrible way to go your always best getting the doc's advice they wont make you join any AA classes if you don't want to they just give you valuable advice
2007-10-04 12:06:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I've seen people in alcohol withdrawal; you simply would not believe it, it's awful.
2007-10-05 17:28:04 · answer #6 · answered by Helen W. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Between dehydration from throwing up and seizures, it is possible.
2007-10-04 12:08:06 · answer #7 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely. usually from a seizure.
2007-10-04 12:06:17 · answer #8 · answered by Donna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is.
2007-10-04 12:01:46 · answer #9 · answered by Alexa_V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋