Alcohol Withdrawal

what are treatments for alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

Administration of Benzodiazepines eg valium - these assist with the shakiness, anxiety and confusion symptoms. other drugs include Multivitamin - to restore nutrients Antipsychotic - helps with hallucinations -agitation Beta blocker - assist people with coronary artery disease phenytoin- for people with a history of seizure disorder (dose not treat withdrawal seizures

Three most common medications for alcohol withdrawal are?

Diazepam (Valium) lorazepam (Ativan) chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

what is the involuntary drug and alcohol treatment program? (IDAT)

It is involuntary is a structured drug and alcohol treatment program that provides medically supervised withdrawal, rehabilitation and supportive interventions for Identified Patients. it protects the health and safety of people with severe substance dependence who have experienced, or are at risk of, serious harm and whose decision making capacity is considered to be compromised due to their substance use.

In the NSW Health and Drug and Alcohol Treatment act 2007 what does the DAT act provide?

The NSW Health Drug and Alcohol Treatment Act 2007 (DAT Act) provides the legislative basis for IDAT. DAT Act "provides for the health and safety of persons with severe substance dependence through involuntary detention, care, treatment and stabilisation".

list two drugs that can be administered for the management alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

Thiamine = Vitamin B1 Benzodiazepine

List some symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal

Vomiting Anxiety tremors nausea headache increased heart rate sweating irritability confusion insomnia nightmares high blood pressure

what is the process of withdrawal?

detoxification from alcohol rehabilitation -medication + counseling matinance- alcohol must be self driven and have support

What are the three stages of alcohol withdrawal?

stage one - anxiety, insomnia, nausea and abdominal pain all starting 8 hrs after last drink stage 2 - high blood pressure, increased temp, unusual heart rate + confusion all starting after 24-72 hours after last drink stage 3 - hallucinations, fever, seizures, and agitation starting 72 hours after last drink symptoms tend to decrease after 5-7 days