Fighting Alcohol Withdrawal
The fight against alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a short but brutal one. It must be emphasized that the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal are definitely no joke. The reason for this is because alcohol withdrawal syndrome is the body’s natural reaction to the sudden deprivation of alcohol. Of course, it goes without saying that alcohol withdrawals only strike those who have become physically dependent on alcohol. Do not think that you are out of the danger zone yet, though. The fact of the matter is that physical dependence on alcohol can be developed quite quickly. By way of example, a person who is especially sensitive to alcohol intake can actually become intoxicated just once and then subsequently become physically dependent on alcohol even if he is a first-time drinker.
In any case, once alcoholism has set in, it is almost a certainty that alcohol withdrawal syndrome will follow once you undergo the process of alcohol detoxification. The duration of alcohol withdrawal syndrome can generally be pinned down to a scant 3-5 days. The peak of intensity of the syndrome happens at about 48 hours into the initial onset of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. It is worth noting that the syndrome actually happens in stages. The first stage of alcohol withdrawal will be generally triggered by a fever, although some individuals may be asymptomatic. The fever will then be followed by a wide variety of minor symptoms including migraine, nausea and some degree of vomiting. Hyperactivity and itching may also ensue. It is important to keep hydrated and have access to plenty of drinking water during the onset of alcohol withdrawal.
The next stage of alcohol withdrawal will come with more serious symptoms such as hallucinations, increased hyperactivity and is generally considered to be a crucial period wherein drug treatment may be required to alleviate the symptoms. If left untreated, alcohol withdrawal could result in delirium trumens or the DTs, an acute form of delirium that could be fatal in some instances.
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