Delirium tremens

It should not be forgotten that alcoholism itself is a disease. The chemistry of alcohol allows it to affect nearly every cell in the human body. After prolonged exposure to alcohol the brain adapts to the changes it makes and becomes dependent on it. The severity of this disease is influenced by such factors as genetics, psychology, culture and physical pain. It is said that the risk of alcoholism in sons of alcoholic fathers is twenty-five percent. One of the main problems with quitting…

injury, cancer or tuberculosis. Symptoms include fever, headache, irritability, nausea, vomiting and/or change in mental health status. Assessment Based on patient history, lab results and physical assessment “alcohol dependence with delirium tremens” is the most rational diagnosis. Alcohol is a CNS depressant that encourages relaxation and geniality. It is a fixture in American society, a part of recreational activities, celebrations and even religious ceremonies. However, it is a…

Within the United States, there are 17.6 million people who have alcohol use disorder. Once patients decide to get help, one of the first questions that they ask is, 'How long does it take to detox from alcohol?” Depending on the severity of the addiction, the answer to this question can vary from person to person. How Long Does It Take to Detox From Alcohol? Detox is just the first step during recovery. Once detox is complete, individuals have to continue to work on their recovery. Clients…

The Addiction of Alcohol Alcoholism is a serious disease that tears apart the lives of not only the person with the disease, but also causes harm to those close to that person. This disease also affects all of society as it does not discriminate between gender, race, or social class. It is difficult to diagnose as the symptoms are not always easy to see, especially at first, and as the disease progresses it gains more power over the ability to the victim to recognize the problem and seek help.…

The Dark Truth of Alcohol Every 53 minutes there is one person killed by an alcohol impaired driver in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2016). To being, alcohol is a well-known misused beverage, despite its adverse effects on the human body, society and the economy. The United States spent $249 billion dollars in 2010 (CDC, 2016). Whether it involves drinking on occasion, weekly or daily throughout this article it will discuss the impact…

Differences in Physiological Effects Among Various Addictive Substances Recently, many states have been debating the legalization of Marijuana. Many who are against legalizing it claim that it will serve as a “gateway drug”, and lead to an increase in the amount of drug users in the United States. This idea begs the question of how people become addicted to drugs that ultimately ruin their lives by tearing apart their families, causing them to lose their jobs, and having detrimental and often…

During week six was communication week, where we got the chance to practice our interpersonal and small group communication skills with some patients. The ward was quite noises that week because of this one particular patient, who was having a hard time that day. I mostly communicated with two main patients that day, one where I check his vital signs and interpersonal communicate with him, through that I was able to gather information successfully. My other patient I had a communication barrier…

Difficult Detox Drug addiction and substance abuse are not only prominent with the use of ‘street drugs’, the epidemic has been increasingly present in the world of prescription medications as well, even those that are used to ‘wean’ people off of other illicit drugs. Here are a list of some of the most commonly abused prescription, or ‘legal’ drugs, and their self-detox risks. SubOxone: The intended use of SubOxone is the treatment of opiate addiction, however, many individuals develop a…

termination. - Social worker should be aware of signs and symptoms of use/ and withdrawal symptoms. For example: use of cocaine can be associated with dilated pupils, hyperactivity, restlessness, perspiration, anxiety, and impaired judgement. - Delirium tremens (DTs) is a symptom associated with alcohol withdrawal that includes: hallucinations, rapid respiration, temperature abnormalities, and body tremors. -Wernicke’s encephalopathy and Korsakoff’s syndrome – are disorders associated with…

Within the play “God and the Indian” by Drew Hayden Taylor, the characters Johnny and George are heavily contrasted through their current state of life and upbringing. George, a man who committed sins, has grown to be successful as has a reputation he must upkeep, while Johnny, George’s victim, is homeless and struggling. Throughout the play, we see the main character George try to protect himself and his reputation from being blamed for the abuses that happened in St. David’s Residential…