Combat Alcohol Withdrawal with Improved Nutrition
If you suffer from an alcohol use disorder, your body has become physically dependent on alcohol, leading you to drink every day—an amount that slowly increases over time—to avoid experiencing withdrawal symptoms such as:
- Sweating
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Involuntary movements
- Hand tremors
- Increased heart rate
These and other symptoms are the natural result of your body trying to function without the presence of a substance it has become used to. Even more serious withdrawal symptoms, such as delirium and life-threatening seizures, are possible if you are a heavy drinker or have been dependent upon alcohol for a long time. Most medical professionals would advise against trying to quit alcohol cold turkey on your own because of this risk, and because you may resume drinking to relieve the physical and psychological challenges of alcohol withdrawal. Having the benefit of professional medical attention combined with the supervision and structure of … Read more