Alcohol withdrawal can be extraordinarily difficult to weather. Because of this, it’s one of the main reasons that people with a dependency or an alcohol addiction may keep drinking long after it’s begun to control their lives. You may start drinking the same way your friends do, just when you’re out or spending time with friends. But eventually, you find yourself shirking responsibilities or commitments to stay home and drink by yourself or use the alcohol as a crutch when you’re sad or angry. Alcohol addiction has a reputation for destroying careers and relationships. Still, when it’s so arduous to stop drinking, it’s hard to prioritize those aspects of your life over your dependency on your own. This is why alcohol rehab is so beneficial for so many.
Oceanfront Recovery’s alcohol addiction treatment program is prepared to help. Located in sunny Laguna Beach, we offer top-of-the-line care to the people who walk in our doors. Our goal is to help guide you to long-lasting, healthy sobriety without relapse. Our professional staff will work closely with you to ensure you’re getting the most out of your treatment and adjust things that may not be working for you. When you work with Oceanfront, you’re working toward your best self. For more information about our recovery programs, call us today at 877.279.1777.
Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal
When you drink heavily for a long period, your body becomes accustomed to having alcohol in its system at all times. When that stops, whether you’ve actively quit drinking or just been unable to get a drink, you may experience mental and physical problems. The symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can range from mild to serious, and their presence depends on many factors, including how much and how often you drank.
Symptoms may also increase in intensity for the first 72 hours after your last alcoholic beverage. Here are some common symptoms of alcohol withdrawal:
- Shakiness or trembling
- Headaches
- Nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach
- Heavy sweating
- Anxiety or insomnia
- Hallucinations or seizures
- High blood pressure
- Fever
- High heart rate
If you experience more serious symptoms, such as seizures, high fever, or intense hallucinations, you should immediately seek medical attention. The safest way to endure alcohol withdrawals is to detox in a licensed facility, where you’ll have constant access to professional medical care.
What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?
Some individuals in recovery for alcohol addiction and addictions to other substances such as opiates and benzodiazepines report that they experienced lasting symptoms after withdrawal was complete. This is referred to as post-acute withdrawal syndrome. These symptoms may range from depression and social dysfunction to extreme fatigue and psychosis. There hasn’t been much professional research into post-acute withdrawal syndrome, but it’s characterized by impaired cognition, depression, anxiety, and irritability.
These symptoms can become more and more difficult to manage, leading to relapse or returning craving for alcohol. It can, however, be treated, and post-acute withdrawal syndrome usually improves, its symptoms waning in time. This time can range from months to years.
Seek Alcohol Rehab at Oceanfront Recovery
Alcohol use disorder is something that can be overcome with the right support. Professional care can help alleviate withdrawal symptoms as well as post-acute withdrawal syndrome. When you choose Oceanfront Recovery for alcohol rehab, you can rest assured knowing that we’ll be with you every step of the way on the road to sobriety. Our expert team knows how best to treat its patients, and our treatment plans are customized to each person’s individual needs. We offer top-of-the-line care for each stage of recovery, and our facilities are comfortable and tranquil. For more information, contact us today at 877.279.1777.
