Difference between Drug Withdrawals & Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
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There are many nasty withdrawal symptoms alcohol has associated with it! For instance; alcohol overdose, post acute withdrawal syndrome, Delirium Tremens and more! If you are wondering what is drug withdrawal or what the signs of withdrawal are, then look no further!
Call us today! 385-345-4115 Wondering what are the symptoms of withdrawal? Drugs and alcohol have a myriad of withdrawal symptoms associated with stopping suddenly. Even stopping smoking without a taper can cause nicotine withdrawal symptoms! If you think you are having addiction withdrawal symptoms you need to call us! Withdrawal symptoms from drugs and/or alcohol are not something you can just go to your corner pharmacy and load up on over-the-counter medications and tough out. Even something that seems so simple, like stopping tobacco can cause extreme headaches and heart palpitations! Drugs and alcohol withdrawals are much more dangerous. |
Did you know that there are certain drugs that, like alcohol, can cause life threatening seizures? Benzodiazepines such as Xanax work on the brain the same way as alcohol and like alcohol, can wreak havoc if suddenly stopped after long periods of use or abuse. Alcohol can cause shaking, sweating, sever nausea, hallucinations and a host of other medically dangerous symptoms.
Opiate withdrawals, while not deadly in and of themselves, can exacerbate underlying medical conditions which could be fatal. If you are so sick with opiate or heroin withdrawals you cannot keep liquids down, you can die from dehydration, especially if you have an undiagnosed heart or lung condition.
Just like you need emotional support when you begin your journey through detox and rehab, your body and brain need medical support. Even after the physical symptoms subside, you will need nutritional and medical support. Most addicts do not take care of their bodies. They don’t eat well or stay hydrated. Your body has been through a tremendous strain while you were addiction, and will continue to be strained until it is fully healed.
Our medical experts can assist you with nutritional support during detox and then our nutritionists can create an individualized plan to help your body recover as quickly as possible. We have physical trainers who can assist you in helping muscles and joints feel better. Our doctors can address any underlying medical issues, especially chronic pain issues, so that you never have to become addicted again.
Withdrawals can be the hardest part of the journey but at Deer Hollow Recovery we don’t believe it’s a game ender. We believe we can assure you that other than the slightest discomfort which will be addressed immediately, you will be able to focus on healing your body in relative comfort.
We want you healthy and fully able to participate in the next step of recovery which is dealing with those issues that led to your addiction in the first place. That will require all your focus and strength and that’s where we want you to save your physical resources for. Let us help you through the withdrawals so we can help you onto recovery!
Opiate withdrawals, while not deadly in and of themselves, can exacerbate underlying medical conditions which could be fatal. If you are so sick with opiate or heroin withdrawals you cannot keep liquids down, you can die from dehydration, especially if you have an undiagnosed heart or lung condition.
Just like you need emotional support when you begin your journey through detox and rehab, your body and brain need medical support. Even after the physical symptoms subside, you will need nutritional and medical support. Most addicts do not take care of their bodies. They don’t eat well or stay hydrated. Your body has been through a tremendous strain while you were addiction, and will continue to be strained until it is fully healed.
Our medical experts can assist you with nutritional support during detox and then our nutritionists can create an individualized plan to help your body recover as quickly as possible. We have physical trainers who can assist you in helping muscles and joints feel better. Our doctors can address any underlying medical issues, especially chronic pain issues, so that you never have to become addicted again.
Withdrawals can be the hardest part of the journey but at Deer Hollow Recovery we don’t believe it’s a game ender. We believe we can assure you that other than the slightest discomfort which will be addressed immediately, you will be able to focus on healing your body in relative comfort.
We want you healthy and fully able to participate in the next step of recovery which is dealing with those issues that led to your addiction in the first place. That will require all your focus and strength and that’s where we want you to save your physical resources for. Let us help you through the withdrawals so we can help you onto recovery!
