withdraw symtoms?

Question

some1 i know has been drinking for a long time they want to stop dos any1 know the symtoms they will have because they want me to help them

Answer 1

Depends upon whether or not the are alcoholic. Either way, Rx drugs might be needed, such as Paxil or Welbutrin. Mostly they will need someone to hold their hand and talk them out of it when they want to drink.

Answer 2

It's stuff like shakiness, nausea, headache, general malaise, etc. The symptoms vary somewhat from person to person, and depending on the extent of their alcohol use.

But, if they are a heavy drinker, they need to be careful, because alcohol withdrawal can actually be deadly. They might want to check into a detox centre, so they can be monitored by professionals. Or, if that isn't possible, they should try gradually reducing the amount of alcohol, drinking a SMALL amount if they start to feel withdrawal. It's suddenly going cold turkey that's the real danger.

Answer 3

There are a lot of symptoms that your friend or family member may experience. I have attached a link that details them. Alcohol withdrawl is a very difficult period in a person's path to sobriety and often they will find it easier to just make it go away by drinking again. A lot of support will be required and if your person has been drinking for many years and heavily, medical support is advised. There are some medications that can help with the symptoms of withdrawl also. I wish you guys the best and hope everything works out!


http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000764.htm

Answer 4

Your not a doctor. You cannot help them with the withdrawal symptoms. Im sorry. You can support them during their quest to quit drinking. Withdrawal symptoms depending on their use daily or nightly could vary. If they are a heavy user they could end up getting seizures. Which is not good. You can support them by telling them to see a physician who can put them on medication that will help the withdrawal affects. Go with them to the physicians. Ask questions about the withdrawal affects. Most importantly they need to come clean not to you but to someone who is experienced in this kind of thing. Health is always a main concern in those who drink heavy for a long period of time then just cut it off from their body. We don't know the extent of your friends drinking. They need to be honest about that when they see a physician. Encourage them to talk to family as well. No matter how embarrassed they may be or ashamed. Your friend needs to be encouraged to say. I NEED HELP. This is whats going on and I want to stop my self destructive behavior. Im not proud of it. I am only human. I have gotten in too deep and I want out of it. I NEED HELP. You can find your friend resources as you have by asking this question on yahoo q and a. Your friend has to be the one to really want to stop the behavior. You can only be in the back ground as a cheerleader. All the best to you and your friend. I hope your friend finds the healthiest way to overcome their addiction.

Answer 5

AA is the way to go with this one. It's going to be difficult and painful for your friend. Every cell in their body is going to be screaming for alcohol for a few days and they will be desperate for a drink. Find a local AA group and take your friend there. If you have never been through a serious addiction and withdrawal, then being there will help your friend tremendously, but AA people can tell you and your friend exactly what to expect and your friend will get a sober sponser that they can call 24/7 when they crave a drink. Good luck and my prayers are with you!

Answer 6

What are you calling a long time? If they choose to stop drinking they should be fine. I drank for years off and on and one day I decided I didn't want to drink anymore that was 14 almost 15 years ago. I didn't have any withdrawals I just stopped.

Answer 7

it all depends if on the serverity of the drinking if it was actually daily over a prolong time then there could be many symtoms that will occure, on the other hand there may be a chance of no symptoms at all, only time will tell.

Answer 8

Your friend may need professional help to quit drinking. In someone who has been drinking for a long time, quitting suddenly can have symptoms ranging from mild to life threatening. Anything from the shakes, to headaches, to seizures and death. There are professional places and hospitals that are better equipped to handle this with medications that can help. If your friend really wants to do this on their own, make sure you know what the severe symptoms are so you can call for help if you need to! Good luck to them (and you).

Answer 9

Angel, they CANNOT just STOP at once because they will go into D.T. 'S and shake and sweat and WILL probably have a major seizure. They should be taken IMMEDIATELY to a rehab. The doctors there will monitor your friend, and help him so that he won't suffer from the withdrawls. DO NOT stop cold turkey! Good luck!

Answer 10

Just be there for thim...it may be best to slowly wein them off of the bottle rather than cold turkey. But the best thing you can do is be there support system and help them to eliminate any "triggers" in their life which may cause them to want to drink again.