The alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a cluster of symptoms
observed in persons who stop drinking alcohol following continuous
and heavy consumption. Milder forms of the syndrome include
tremulousness, seizures, and hallucinations, typically occurring
within 6-48 hours after the last drink.
A more serious syndrome, delirium tremens (DTs), involves
profound confusion, hallucinations, and severe autonomic nervous
system overactivity, typically beginning between 48 and 96 hours
after the last drink (Victor 1983). Estimates vary on the incidence
of serious consequences of alcohol withdrawal. Regardless of actual
incidence, recent evidence suggests that it may be important to
treat everyone who is suffering from alcohol withdrawal.
In a classic study that has shaped our understanding of alcohol
withdrawal for many years, Isbell et al. (1955) found that alcohol-related
seizures occur only after stopping heavy drinking. In a recent study
that looked primarily at seizures, Ng et al. (1988) challenged Isbell's
concept and reported that the risk of first seizure is related to current
alcohol use rather than to withdrawal.
They concluded, based on self-reports given retrospectively by seizure
patients, that the relationship of alcohol use to seizures is causal and
dose-dependent. However, emerging neurophysiological findings lend
support to Isbell's interpretation of withdrawal.
Originally posted by SeitsePoor Carlitos. Detox is temporary, unless one drinks again to end the (extreme) discomfort, in which case one can detox for years, or as long as the body can hold out. In the good old days, the advice was to "eat a candy bar and take a nap."
[b]Update
That poor loser, Carlos, appears to be back.
Let's all be patient, as he is obviously suffering
from AWS.
Thanks,
Association 'Free Carlos from Booze Loneliness'[/b]
Originally posted by Seitseoptimal time to challenge that person to a game.
The alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a cluster of symptoms
observed in persons who stop drinking alcohol following continuous
and heavy consumption. Milder forms of the syndrome include
tremulousness, seizures, and [b]hallucinations, typically occurring
within 6-48 hours after the last drink.
A more serious syndrome, delirium tremens (DTs), invol ...[text shortened]... emerging neurophysiological findings lend
support to Isbell's interpretation of withdrawal.[/b]
Originally posted by Seitse"I can quit anytime I want."
The alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a cluster of symptoms
observed in persons who stop drinking alcohol following continuous
and heavy consumption. Milder forms of the syndrome include
tremulousness, seizures, and [b]hallucinations, typically occurring
within 6-48 hours after the last drink.
A more serious syndrome, delirium tremens (DTs), invol ...[text shortened]... emerging neurophysiological findings lend
support to Isbell's interpretation of withdrawal.[/b]
DO NOT WANT!
😛
***UPDATE***
According to the latest reports by the Canadian Social Services
(Department for Lonely Senior Citizens), Carlos is reeking of
alcohol and engaging in macho demonstrations of almost homo
erotic aggression towards other members of the same species,
i.e. Homo Trailerparkus --apparently provoked by some primal
contest involving heavy testosterone loaded... er... writing, lulz
More details to come.