Medical Treatments

The most common symptom of alcohol withdrawal is known as the DTs, or delirium tremens. DTs are generally treated with diazepam, more commonly known as Valium. The DTs may involve hallucinations, severe tremors, high blood pressure and disorientation. The diazepam will help alleviate those symptoms and make the condition more manageable until the body is better able to adjust to the absence of alcohol. Seizure medications, such as phenytoin, also known as Dilantin, are also very useful in treating withdrawal symptoms from alcohol detox in patients. Seizure medications are safe for prolonged usage, which is also a benefit of using these drugs to help manage alcohol detox withdrawal.

Natural Remedies

A visit to the homeopath can bring solutions for those who wish to avoid medications with side effects that may be even more detrimental to the body than the alcohol has been. When choosing the homeopathic, or natural remedies, path, it is best not to do this alone, but instead a visit to a professional is very much encouraged. There are many herbs that will interact badly with other supplements, which could cause even more severe problems than the actual withdrawal symptoms. Some of the remedies that may be suggested by the homeopath could include chamomilla for those who are hypersensitive and find the discomfort from the withdrawal to the point of irritability. Other options would be staphysagria, which is recommended for those with a history of abuse or with deeply suppressed emotions. The homeopath will take the history of the individual into account before making any decisions as to the best natural path to take to alleviate the symptoms of alcohol detox.

Other Therapies

There are those individuals who are able to alleviate their withdrawal symptoms through talk therapy alone. Taking their mind off the discomfort, along with plenty of fluids and nutritional foods, is as easy as having a support system readily available either in a rehabilitation center or with friends or family. For these individuals, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) will be the best solution for alleviating the withdrawal symptoms. Anyone seeking to get away from alcohol abuse should consider talk therapy or joining AA as a supplement to whatever medications or homeopathic remedies have been prescribed.

Source:

National Institute of Health Alcohol Withdrawal Studies

Alcoholism Definitions and Withdrawal Solutions

Alcoholics Anonymous