Alcohol Withdrawal

• Craving For More: It has been observed that when person decides to quit drinking, he feels a craving for more alcohol. Such situation can become life threatening if not treated at time because the person is struggling with his urges.
• Shakes & Sweats: People who are lesschemically dependent may experience such symptoms, which may also include nausea, headache, anxiety, rapid heart beat, and increased blood pressure.
• Seizures: It usually happens with heavy, frequent drinkers within six to 48 hours after not drinking. Initially, it leads to visual hallucinations, including some sounds and smells. Sometimes, it can last for few days or weeks.
• The DT's: If not medically treated, Seizures may turn into delirium tremens (DT's) after 3 to 5 days without alcohol. It is the worst symptom of withdrawal which includes profound confusion, disorientation, hallucinations, hyperactivity, and severe cardiovascular disturbances. Once DT’s start, you cannot stop them even by medical treatment. 

The people, who are actually alcohol dependent and wish to quit drinking, must take the help of addiction specialist to get rid of their habit. With a proper medical treatment, alcohol addicts can skip or reduce the severity of all these symptoms. Anyone who is less dependent can rely on doses of vitamins (Thiamin) while taking proper diet so as to not endure the withdrawal symptoms. For the ones who are essentially dependent, medical treatment by a specialist should be administered. A special care should be taken of such person to help him overcome such situation.