MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'alcohol detox'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:50:11 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3678663&cid=t_140945_151_f&fid=39090&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fhelpalcoholicfamily%2FxITS%2F%7E3%2FEABcc0EnuE8%2F Are you living with an alcoholic? Is your alcoholic husband or alcoholic wife willing to undergo alcohol detox treatment in order to get clean and sober? Are you wondering if they can be treated as an outpatient or if they need to be in a hospital setting? This question can best be answered by a medical professional and is based on how much they have been drinking and if they are a chronic drinker. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be life threatening and should be supervised by a medical professional. What are typical alcohol detox symptoms and how long do they last? Typical signs of mild alcohol withdrawal include: Tremulousness Sweating Irritability Abdominal pain Anxiety Nausea Vomiting Insomnia It begins within 6-48 hours after the last drink and can last several weeks. Withdrawal sym... Alcoholic Spouse Advanced Help blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3678663 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:32:08 +0100 3678663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741408&cid=t_140945_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Ftaking-an-hepatic-holiday.html Intoxicants have been with humanity for millennia, indeed, there are examples of other species that, ahem, self medicate, with various herbs and fruit that has gone by its sell-by date and so accrued alcoholic content. It is, therefore, probably no surprise that the vast majority of us enjoy the occasional tipple and others various other chemical weapons of mind destruction. People who know me, know that I am somewhere on the spectrum between connoisseur and just plain sloshed in the Fawlty Towers sense of that phrase. Some would say further to one end than the other. Whatever my reputation it occurred to me after our family summer break that it was probably time for a hepatic holiday. It makes sense to abstain for a reasonable period every once in a while. Abstinence is the only genuine a... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741408 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:00:50 +0100 2741408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2227605&cid=t_140945_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FQzzRf9TOEm8%2F In choosing a private alcohol treatment program, there are at least three criteria to keep in mind. The first is the quality of caregivers employed by a private alcohol rehab center. The second is the quality of the amenities offered by the facility. And the third—and perhaps the least obvious—is the facility’s physical location. It’s easy to forget just how important environment can be in the alcohol detox and treatment process. A private alcohol treatment program is invariably impacted by the context in which it occurs, especially by the extent to which that context helps patients cultivate personal serenity and peace of mind. The best alcohol treatment program, then, is very often the one that’s administered in the most scenic and secluded environment. Given the stakes in the ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2227605 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:51:22 +0100 2227605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1661028&cid=t_140945_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F348886604%2F You can’t have Malibu alcohol recovery without Malibu alcohol detox. That’s simply not the way the healing process works. Alcoholics are sick on a physiological level, in a way that makes them literally dependent on alcohol in order to sustain normal metabolic functions. Under those conditions, it’s no wonder that alcohol rehab must be preceded by a thorough detox process. Without Malibu alcohol detox, you might save, the battle has been lost before it has even begun. It’s also worth noting that Malibu alcohol detox is no simple undertaking. On the contrary, detox is a fundamentally intricate art form, one that demands both empathy and expertise from the people who administer it. In a practical sense, that means that you have to shop around before you make a detox decision. The rig... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1661028 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:24:49 +0100 1661028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1623030&cid=t_140945_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F335385991%2F Malibu alcohol detox isn’t easy. Some exclusive Malibu alcohol treatment centers would have you believe that getting sober is simply a matter of enrolling in a luxury alcohol rehab program and then waiting to get healed. But that’s not the way it works. The truth is that alcoholism is a personal problem, and alcoholism recovery can only be the product of a personal effort. In the end, in other words, Malibu alcohol detox can only work if you’re willing to make it work. The good news is that you don’t have to face the challenge alone. On the contrary, the right Malibu alcohol rehab facility can make a world of difference in helping you get where you need to go. The catch, though, is that that help can only be useful as you make it. If you want to get better, you can. If you commit y... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1623030 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:01:47 +0100 1623030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1594033&cid=t_140945_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F329197594%2F You can’t have drug rehab without detox. Some private drug treatment facilities make the mistake of marginalizing the detox process, or even ignoring it altogether. That’s a recipe for disaster. The truth is that addiction is at root a physiological disease, and addiction treatment must begin with physiological healing. The right drug detox program can make a world of difference on your journey to sobriety. The only catch, of course, is that you have to find a rehab center that can deliver it to you. The practical implication here is that you have to research your options before you make a rehabilitation decision. Only by finding a facility that can meet each and every one of your needs can you expect to get sober for good. It starts with detox. It ends with a new lease on life, and a ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1594033 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:40:03 +0100 1594033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1375197&cid=t_140945_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F270994825%2F . If you get your facts from TV programs and Hollywood movies, you probably have the wrong idea about detox. Detox in the popular imagination is a reeling horror show, beset at every turn by pain and suffering. But that’s not an accurate reflection of reality. In truth, alcohol detox is more about healing and hope than anything else…provided it’s managed by doctors and caregivers who know exactly what they’re doing. In the end, there’s simply no substitute for expertise. Of course, none of that is to say that alcohol detox is easy. It isn’t. On the contrary, alcoholism is a personal problem, and alcohol recovery demands a personal effort. If you’re going to get better in a detox facility, it’s going to be because you commit yourself to your healing program, and resolve ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1375197 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:03:31 +0100 1375197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1276124&cid=t_140945_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F245187095%2F Alcohol detox is a delicate process. Alcoholics are subject to acute metabolic dependencies, after all, and the early stages of alcohol withdrawal can be extraordinarily traumatic. The good news is that alcohol detox experts can be instrumental in ensuring a recovering alcoholics’ health and well-being, thus laying a solid foundation for the subsequent stages of an alcohol rehab program. The only catch, of course, is that those experts can’t do anything for patients who can’t find the strength to enroll in private alcohol rehab facilities in the first place. Alcohol rehabilitation starts with you. If you’re going to get better, it’s going to be because you take the first step, by enrolling in an exclusive alcohol rehab program that can give you all the care you need to get better... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1276124 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:58:00 +0100 1276124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1173505&cid=t_140945_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F221991649%2F Private alcohol detox is essential to the alcohol rehab process. Some Los Angeles alcohol rehab centers would have you believe otherwise. In fact, some alcohol rehab facilities in California ignore the detox process entirely. That’s an enormous mistake. Alcoholism is, at root, a physiological disease. Alcoholism recovery, then, has to start with physiological healing. A thorough alcohol detox period is an essential precursor to an alcohol rehab program, because only through detox can a patient overcome the physical bonds of alcohol addiction. With so much to lose, and so much more to win, you can’t afford to start alcohol rehabilitation any other way. The good news? Cliffside Malibu’s luxury alcohol rehabilitation facility is here for you. Our exclusive alcohol rehab programs all inc... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1173505 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:33:55 +0100 1173505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1067925&cid=t_140945_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F194671467%2F Private alcohol detox can only work if it’s overseen by clinical detox experts. There is, it bears noting, nothing easy about the detox process. Alcoholism is an overwhelming disease. It never dies easy. Getting sober means breaking the physiological dependencies associated with chronic drinking…and such a metabolic shock is invariably traumatic for alcohol rehabilitation patients. The good news is alcohol detox can help ease the transition, provided it’s administered by people who know what they’re doing. Remember, alcohol rehab in California or anywhere else can only work if it’s done right. With so much at stake, you can’t afford anything less than the best. The most exclusive alcohol rehab centers in Los Angeles offer onsite alcohol detox services. That sort of care is ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1067925 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:36:17 +0100 1067925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=988555&cid=t_140945_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F176825958%2F Alcohol detox is essential to the success of any private alcohol rehab program. Alcoholism, after all, is at root a physical disease. Alcoholics are alcoholics because they literally need alcohol to sustain their normal metabolism. Alcohol rehab works first and foremost by breaking that dependency…and the healing process should never go forward without the supervision of alcohol detox professionals. Alcohol withdrawal can be a traumatic experience, there’s no sense denying the obvious. The good news is that detox experts can help you come through it with your body and mind thoroughly intact. With so much at stake, you can’t afford anything less from your alcohol rehab center experience. Remember, California alcohol rehab centers can only succeed if they promote holistic alcohol r... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=988555 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:29:46 +0100 988555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=925519&cid=t_140945_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F164880582%2F . Any California alcohol rehab center that tells you otherwise just doesn’t get it. Indeed, even the most ”exclusive” rehab facility in Los Angeles can’t help you get sober without advanced alcohol detox treatment, for the simple reason that alcoholism is at root a physiological disease. To beat your drinking problem, you have to first overcome the chemical dependency fostered by alcohol abuse itself. Detox can help you do that. With so much at stake in the alcohol rehabilitation process, anything less just isn’t good enough. Cliffside Malibu understands that alcohol detox is paramount to long-term alcohol recovery. Our luxury alcohol rehab facilities provide special on-site detox services, thus ensuring that our residents have all the care and support they need as they make thei... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=925519 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:57:45 +0100 925519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=878518&cid=t_140945_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F157843123%2F The most successful private alcohol rehab programs…indeed the only successful private alcohol rehab programs…begin with a through alcohol detox process. Alcohol addiction, after all, is at its root a physical disease, and only through alcohol detox can an alcohol rehab patient hope to break those physiological dependencies which foster chronic drinking. Unfortunately, some alcohol rehab centers in Los Angeles minimize the important of detox, or simply ignore it all together. That’s a wrongheaded approach to the alcohol rehabilitation process. Psychological counseling and emotional therapy are important, but alcohol recovery has to start with physical healing. That’s what alcohol detox is all about. Anyone who tells you otherwise just doesn’t get it. At Cliffside Malibu, w... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=878518 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:35:03 +0100 878518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=838157&cid=t_140945_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F151721579%2F No private alcohol rehab program in Los Angeles can succeed if it fails to incorporate a thorough alcohol detox period. Alcoholism, after all, is in part a physical disease, one that infects the bodies of its victims and surely as it infects their minds. To beat it, in turn, California alcohol rehab center patients have to be healed both in substance and in spirit, which means that the physiological therapy of alcohol detox is essential to the alcohol recovery process. At Cliffside Malibu, our exclusive alcohol rehab programs are predicated on a firm and nuanced appreciation for holistic healing. To that end, we emphasize the alcohol detox process, and seek to provide our residents with the expert care and luxury accommodations they’ll need to successfully begin their journeys to sobriet... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=838157 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:50:05 +0100 838157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=808946&cid=t_140945_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F145904127%2F Alcohol detox will put you through the wringer. However tough you think you are, however much you pay for a luxury alcohol rehab center program…alcohol detox isn’t going to be easy. It can’t be, frankly; that’s just not the way alcohol rehabilitation works. But make no mistake: Private alcohol detox is a hugely important part of any alcohol rehab program. And nothing so difficult was ever more so worth doing. The best alcohol rehab centers provide private alcohol detox services to their patients, thus ensuring that recovering alcoholics get all the care they need to approach the rest of their alcohol rehab programs with courage and resolve. Simply stated, alcohol rehab can’t work if isn’t preceded by a thorough alcohol detox process. For your own sake, keep that in mind as ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=808946 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 21:39:06 +0100 808946