Topic: detoxification
The Struggle to Maintain
For many, only age and health issues, or an unanticipated dip in that protective tolerance, were enough to finally motivate them to seek help.
Topics: alcoholism, detoxification, signs and symptoms
Hidden Withdrawal
In the early and middle stages of addiction, addicts may experience mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms without recognizing them.
Topics: addiction, detoxification, signs and symptoms
Crisis Management Cheat Sheet
This ‘cheat sheet’ is a quick reminder about some very basic principles of relating to a person who happens to be in crisis.
Topics: crisis management, detoxification, early recovery, emotional issues
The Alcoholic in the Hospital
The medical professions have been dealing with alcoholism and alcoholics for thousands of years, and this experience has led to some pretty hard and fast views on the subject.
Topics: alcohol, detoxification, disease, recognizing the addict or alcoholic, signs and symptoms
Rehab Soundbyte: Flight Delay
Those first few days in detox can be interesting!
Topics: addiction and the brain, detoxification, Rehab Soundbytes, signs and symptoms
