Author Question: Explain withdrawal symptoms. Include physical and psychological effects and time frames. What ... (Read 49 times)

lb_gilbert · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

Explain withdrawal symptoms. Include physical and psychological effects and time frames.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Cory was a high-risk drinker for three years. Last month he joined a group on campus and stopped all alcohol consumption. However, at his friend's birthday party, he joined his peers in a drinking game.

List five ways that Cory can get back on the track of abstinence.
What will be an ideal response?

ynlevi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Physical symptoms include pale, clammy skin, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, rapid heart rate, tremors, agitation, confusion, fear, visual hallucinations, fever and seizures. Symptoms can occur in as little as five to ten days.
Psychological effects include anxiety, depression, irritability, mood swings, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and nightmares. Symptoms typically peak in 48-72 hours, but can last much longer.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Any five of the following:
Get right back on track. Stop drinkingthe sooner the better.
Remember, each day is a new day to start over.
Understand that setbacks are common when people undertake a major change.
Don't run yourself down. It doesn't help.
Get some help. Contact a counselor or a sober and supportive friend right away to talk about what happened, or go to an AA or other mutual help meeting.
Think it through. Work on alone or with support to better understand why the episode happened at that particular time and place.
Learn from what happened. Decide what needs to be done so that it won't happen again, and write it down.
Avoid triggers to drink. Get rid of any alcohol at home.
Find alternatives. Keep busy with goals and activities that are not associated with drinking: academics, fitness, volunteer work, hobbies, or spending time with friends or relatives who don't drink.