Alcohol Detox Side Effects
Alcohol detox side effects can be either physical or psychological.
Various side effects can be associated with alcohol detox. Even in a safe and effective alcohol detox center, the patient will often have to deal with adverse side effects of alcohol withdrawal during detox. Unfortunately, the physical withdrawal symptoms that occur when a chronic alcohol abuser quits drinking can be dangerous and even deadly. Because of these inherent dangers associated with the abrupt elimination of alcohol from the body, it is never advised that an alcohol quit drinking alone.
Physical Alcohol Detox Side Effects
Physically, the alcoholic will feel many side effects when they quit drinking. During alcohol detox, many of the physical side effects that are felt can be safely and effectively eased with medication or various holistic techniques such as acupuncture, massage or meditation. The following physical side effects may become present during alcohol detox:
- Shakes (also called tremors or DTs)
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Stomach cramps
- Headaches
- Lack of energy
- Soreness or achiness
- Cramps
- Fever
- Chills
Call (888) 223-4410 anytime to discuss detox and rehab options if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with addiction and/or a mental health disorder.
Psychological Alcohol Detox Side Effects
Psychologically, many adverse side effects are likely during alcohol detox. Alcohol addiction is a devastating condition and it takes a serious toll on the psyche and mental status of the patient. The following psychological side effects may become present during alcohol detox:
- Paranoia
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Irritability
- Mood Swings
- Nightmares
- Suicidal thoughts