What are the Withdrawal Symptoms during Alcohol Detox?
Withdrawal symptoms are uncomfortable, but non-life threatening conditions that occur within the individual as their body adjusts to the lack of alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can include: • Nausea • Fever or chills • Irritability • Mood swings • Sleeplessness • Restlessness • Strong alcohol cravings • Hallucinations and seizures (only found in extreme cases) Again, although these withdrawal symptoms are rarely life-threatening, the discomfort they cause often leads the individual to relapse and back to “square one” in terms of their recovery. Alcohol detox withdrawal symptoms generally last for a few days, but may linger for a longer period of time depending upon the severity of the individual’s condition. Why is Alcohol Detox so Important? In addition to overcoming the physical addiction to alcohol, detox is a vital part of the recovery process for other reasons as well. For example, at Wonderland Center and other top facilities, individuals must complete alcohol detox before mov
