Alcohol Detox: The Physical, Emotional and Psychological Realities

ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL[/ AND ALCOHOL DETOX OPEN WET BRAIN Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome A two phase syndrome PH 1. Wernicke's Syndrome: is due to thiamine deficiency. M Government M statistics show 15.2 million Symptoms • Cognitive impairment • Abnormal galt • Paralysis of eye muscles • Delirium Hospital admissions due to alcohol abuse have reached 1.2 million Americans a year Americans are alcohol dependent M PH 2. Korsakoff Syndrome • Depressed level of consciousness • Stupor • Coma • Disabling memory disorder • Amnesia III Begins 6-12 hours after the last drink. WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS Symptoms increase in infensity with each detox. lead to more severe withdrawal. Nutritional deficits WITHDRAWALYSYMPTOMNS MILD MODERATE SEVERE ACUTE Withdrawal Withdrawal Withdrawal Withdrawal Symptoms Symptoms Symptoms Symptoms DISORIENTATION DELIRIUM TREMORS MILD AUTONOMIC HYPERACTIVITY INTENSE ANXIETY TREMORS HALLUCINATION SEIZURES INSQMNIA 7 Just one more. INSOMNIA TACHYCARDIA HALLUCINATION ΑNΧΙEΤΥ EXCESSIVE ADRENERGIC SYMPTOMS TACHYPNEA CONFUSION TWITCHING HI-THERMIA DISORIENTATION DIAPHORESIS I can't remember how to do that DIAPHORESIS CHANGES TO THE HIPPOCAMPUS GI UPSET SEIZURES SHAKES DELIRIUM TREMENS (DT) Other medical 5% - 25% of those who suffer DT's will conditions blur Hyperactivity of the autonomic the diagnosis of DT like altered blood chemistry, infections and die if the Develops 1-4 days after onset of person's withdrawal is not medically monitored nervous system with hallucinations Sweating, pulse increases Wernicke's Syndrome. withdrawal KINDLING SEIZURES Binging or stopping affects the hippocampus responsible for learning & memory. Repeated pattern increases the intensity of withdrawal and seizures. Early signs of seizure: Twitching Change of sensation Vision changes Falling Chronic intake can lead to seizures 5-20 days after the last drink. Changes in the brain cause abnormal electrical activity. Muscle tension PROTRACTED WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME (PWS) After detox protracted withdrawal may occur. Symptoms can take 12 Increased blood Increased breathing rate Sleep Anxiety disruption Tremors months to pressure stop. Other symptoms of the PWS dynamic Lassitude (Feeling of weariness) Decreased Decreased metabolism are: energy MEDICAL SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOLISM |- Flushed face - Vascular Spider Angiomata |- Paralysis of eye muscles (Wernicke) - Dental Problems F x-ray |- Tongue lacerations (Seizures) -Head or facial trauma |- Cognitive problems |- Tachypnea (increased rate of respiration) Cracked ribs associated with Pneumothorax X-ray - Pneumonia |- Swollen veins (similar to Angiomata) Blood clotting problems - Bone marrow problems - Infections |- Liver |- Cardiac arithmia PSYCHOLOCICAL AND EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES FROM ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL Anxiety DETOX CAN INCLUDE - Fear - Heart Palpitations SEDATIVE DRUGS Eases withdrawal symptoms - Rapid Breathing Depression - 15% of alcoholics going through withdrawal are at risk of suicide. Underlying depressive disorders emerge during alcohol withdrawal. - Alcoholism can create an environment through which ROUTINE BLOOD TEST depressive disorders develop. ALCOHOL DETOX CAN INCLUDE: - Withdrawal is part of the alcohol detox process. - Regular drinking requires medically REGULAR PHYSICAL Psychological & emotional evaluations monitored alcohol detox. - Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are intense. - Medically monitored alcohol detox manages withdrawal symptoms. 98.6 - Alcohol addiction treatment is then needed. SOURCES: Infographic presented by: www.recoveryconnection.org http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/819502-clinical http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/symptoms/seizures/overview.html http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/819502-clinical ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL[/ AND ALCOHOL DETOX OPEN WET BRAIN Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome A two phase syndrome PH 1. Wernicke's Syndrome: is due to thiamine deficiency. M Government M statistics show 15.2 million Symptoms • Cognitive impairment • Abnormal galt • Paralysis of eye muscles • Delirium Hospital admissions due to alcohol abuse have reached 1.2 million Americans a year Americans are alcohol dependent M PH 2. Korsakoff Syndrome • Depressed level of consciousness • Stupor • Coma • Disabling memory disorder • Amnesia III Begins 6-12 hours after the last drink. WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS Symptoms increase in infensity with each detox. lead to more severe withdrawal. Nutritional deficits WITHDRAWALYSYMPTOMNS MILD MODERATE SEVERE ACUTE Withdrawal Withdrawal Withdrawal Withdrawal Symptoms Symptoms Symptoms Symptoms DISORIENTATION DELIRIUM TREMORS MILD AUTONOMIC HYPERACTIVITY INTENSE ANXIETY TREMORS HALLUCINATION SEIZURES INSQMNIA 7 Just one more. INSOMNIA TACHYCARDIA HALLUCINATION ΑNΧΙEΤΥ EXCESSIVE ADRENERGIC SYMPTOMS TACHYPNEA CONFUSION TWITCHING HI-THERMIA DISORIENTATION DIAPHORESIS I can't remember how to do that DIAPHORESIS CHANGES TO THE HIPPOCAMPUS GI UPSET SEIZURES SHAKES DELIRIUM TREMENS (DT) Other medical 5% - 25% of those who suffer DT's will conditions blur Hyperactivity of the autonomic the diagnosis of DT like altered blood chemistry, infections and die if the Develops 1-4 days after onset of person's withdrawal is not medically monitored nervous system with hallucinations Sweating, pulse increases Wernicke's Syndrome. withdrawal KINDLING SEIZURES Binging or stopping affects the hippocampus responsible for learning & memory. Repeated pattern increases the intensity of withdrawal and seizures. Early signs of seizure: Twitching Change of sensation Vision changes Falling Chronic intake can lead to seizures 5-20 days after the last drink. Changes in the brain cause abnormal electrical activity. Muscle tension PROTRACTED WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME (PWS) After detox protracted withdrawal may occur. Symptoms can take 12 Increased blood Increased breathing rate Sleep Anxiety disruption Tremors months to pressure stop. Other symptoms of the PWS dynamic Lassitude (Feeling of weariness) Decreased Decreased metabolism are: energy MEDICAL SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOLISM |- Flushed face - Vascular Spider Angiomata |- Paralysis of eye muscles (Wernicke) - Dental Problems F x-ray |- Tongue lacerations (Seizures) -Head or facial trauma |- Cognitive problems |- Tachypnea (increased rate of respiration) Cracked ribs associated with Pneumothorax X-ray - Pneumonia |- Swollen veins (similar to Angiomata) Blood clotting problems - Bone marrow problems - Infections |- Liver |- Cardiac arithmia PSYCHOLOCICAL AND EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES FROM ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL Anxiety DETOX CAN INCLUDE - Fear - Heart Palpitations SEDATIVE DRUGS Eases withdrawal symptoms - Rapid Breathing Depression - 15% of alcoholics going through withdrawal are at risk of suicide. Underlying depressive disorders emerge during alcohol withdrawal. - Alcoholism can create an environment through which ROUTINE BLOOD TEST depressive disorders develop. ALCOHOL DETOX CAN INCLUDE: - Withdrawal is part of the alcohol detox process. - Regular drinking requires medically REGULAR PHYSICAL Psychological & emotional evaluations monitored alcohol detox. - Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are intense. - Medically monitored alcohol detox manages withdrawal symptoms. 98.6 - Alcohol addiction treatment is then needed. SOURCES: Infographic presented by: www.recoveryconnection.org http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/819502-clinical http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/symptoms/seizures/overview.html http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/819502-clinical