Alcohol withdrawal

[Jackson]

Does Alcohol withdrawal symptoms vary and are they severe.

[jamhelper]

They say that the first step to solving a personal problem
is to admit that you have just that-a problem. While this
is somewhat true, especially when the problem is alcohol
related, you need to slowly work yourself to some desired
goal, whether it's to stop drinking all together, or to
moderate your consumption (which a doctor can help you
decide based an overall health analysis).

Back in college (or university), there was a track coach
(who eventually coached the Olympic team) who told his
runners that you had to visualize your goals, and in your
mind, watch yourself run the entire race in optimal form.
He also told his runners to write down their goals in a
small journal each and every day.

[subhaikav]

Alcohol withdrawal (AW) symptoms commonly occur in patients who stop drinking or markedly cut down their drinking after regular heavy use. AW can range from mild almost unnoticeable symptoms to severe and life-threatening ones. Symptoms usually associated with AW include:
Increased pulse rate
Increased blood pressure
Increased temperature
Restlessness
Disturbed sleep
Anxiety
Nausea and vomiting
Headache
Irritability
Tremor

More severe withdrawal symptoms include auditory, visual, or tactile hallucinations, delirium, seizures, and coma.

Although withdrawal symptoms last longer in older persons and withdrawal can complicate other illnesses, there is no evidence that older patients are more prone to AW. However, detoxification generally takes longer in older adults who are alcohol dependent. In addition, some older persons experience withdrawal symptoms 2 to 3 days into treatment.