Alcohol addiction is simply that; an addiction. With addiction come many withdrawal symptoms. Someone addicted to alcohol that has had suddenly stopped drinking will normally feel the urge for another drink normally 4-24 hours after their last drink. This is the most common symptom, although there are many varying symptoms.
For example, a person suffering from mild alcohol addiction might suffer from loss of sleep, agitation, raised levels of anxiety and panic attacks. A moderate alcoholic might suffer from withdrawal symptoms such as sweating and tremor.
The symptoms do get progressively worse depending on the severity of your addiction. A long-term alcohol addiction sufferer might suffer withdrawal symptoms such as vomiting and severe diarrhoea. In severe cases of alcoholic addiction a sufferer might suffer from withdrawal symptoms known as delirium tremens and including confusion, disorientation and visual hallucinations.
Attending an alcohol rehab centre can help you with withdrawal symptoms.
December 3rd, 2009 4:07 pm
What are my options if my bf has an anxiety attack? He hasn’t had any issues since I met him (eight months from now), but in the past he has tolerated a lot due to anxiety, and he still takes medication. presently nowadays (grad school, new house, etc…) and even though I believe he’ll be just fine, he warned me in advanced that , or have an panic attack. What should I do?