Alcohol
Grains, fruits, or vegetables are fermented to make alcohol, a process that uses yeast or bacteria to change the sugars in the food into alcohol. It has different forms and can be used as a cleaner or antiseptic; however the kind of alcohol that people drink is ethanol, which is a sedative. When it is consumed, it’s absorbed into a person’s bloodstream. From there, it affects the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), which controls virtually all body functions. It actually blocks some of the messages trying to get to the brain. This alters a person’s perceptions, emotions, movement, vision, and hearing.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal occurs as a result of neuro-adaptation resulting from chronic exposure to alcohol. A withdrawal syndrome occurs upon declining blood levels of alcohol which can be alleviated by reintroduction or a cross-tolerant agent. Withdrawal is characterised by neuropsychiatric excitability and autonomic disturbances similar to other sedative-hypnotic drugs. Dependence on other sedative-hypnotics increases the severity of the withdrawal syndrome.
Withdrawal syndrome is the set of symptoms seen when an individual reduces or stops consumption after prolonged periods of excessive alcohol intake. Excessive abuse leads to tolerance, physical dependence, and withdrawal syndrome. The withdrawal syndrome is largely due to the central nervous system being in a hyper-excitable state. Withdrawal can include seizures and can be fatal.
ADUS Healthcare helps 100’s of people every year who are suffering from addictions. We provide the lowest cost treatment in the UK and can even help with funding where necessary. You may wish to visit our Addiction Forum where you will find even more information.
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