Alcoholism: Treatment for alcoholics

Before going to the alcohol treatment, let us review first some basic information about the word "alcohol" and "alcoholism."
Alcohol is the most abused drug and it is absorbed quickly in the stomach (20%) and small intestine (80%) and then metabolized by the liver within 12-24 hours. Alcohol also stimulates the release of endorphins and enkephalins which turn on the central dopamine reward system, so the conclusion: CNS depressant!!!
We can tell that a person is intoxicated if the Blood Alcohol Level is 100 - 150 mg/dl. or 0.15% (it is the legal definition of intoxication).
At 0.40%, the person will be in coma, respiratory depression or can be dead.

Now, according to WHO (World Health Organization), alcoholism can be define as a chronic disease or disorder characterized by excessive alcohol intake and interference in the individuals health, interpersonal relationship and economic functioning.

Alcohol Treatment

Alcoholic patient is subject to Aversion therapy and receive Antabuse or Disulfiram, an alcohol deterrent that delays the metabolism of alcohol.
Client should abstain from alcohol or any products that contains alcohol like elixirs, cough syrup, mouthwash, after shave, liniments and others for 12 hours before the initial dose. If not, severe reactions may occur and sometimes may lead to death. So it is very important to ask first the client, "when was the last time you drunk alcohol."

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