Is There a Medication to Stop Drinking?

Is There a Medication to Stop Drinking? While there is no magic medication to stop drinking, there are medications to help you along your journey in early recovery. Overcoming alcoholism is much more than just abstaining from alcohol — it is a process that involves behavioral therapy, holistic therapy, evidence-based treatments, and medication. All of these things work together to put you on the best track toward long-term recovery. Medication-Assisted Detox Alcohol is one of the most dangerous substances from which to detox due to its potentially deadly withdrawal symptoms. According to MedLine, these withdrawal symptoms most often occur within 48 to 96 hours after the last drink. But, they may occur 7 to 10 days after the last drink. Withdrawal symptoms from alcohol include: Insomnia Anxiety Nausea Vomiting Headache Severe cravings Heart palpitations Hallucinations Seizures Delirium tremens (DTs) If an individual suffering from alcohol use disorder attempts to become sober on their own, they run the risk of coma or death due to delirium tremens. Delirium tremens is a condition caused by a sudden change to the nervous system (in this case, due to the absence of alcohol) and can cause coma or death. With medication-assisted detox, an individual will receive around-the-clock care from specially trained medical professionals. At Cliffside Malibu, we employ an on-site addictionologist who specializes in addiction and it’s related symptoms. By receiving medication and medic...
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