Alcohol treatment process

Has anyone on here gone through treatment. Have a girl of a deceased friend who took a lyft here, age 31 who is severely alcoholic. Inemployed, no insurance, no money and needs help. Treatment centers don't exist if you don't have money. So what's the process? No medication here. Just ween them off or stop cold turkey? She has tremors and can have seizures if she doesnt drink. Got some hot chocolate and vitamins in her but that's it so far. I put the bottle of vodka she brought out of reach and the last time she begged for a shot i watered it down half way. She downed the first bottle in a day. Found the empty. No idea she brought anything.

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Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

Took her to the ER this morning. She's in detox now. Not sure for how long.

softspokenman · M

@Tastyfrzz Contact AA by phone they should be able to help you with information. 👍

calicuz · 51-55, M

[b]DO NOT[/b] try and have her stop drinking cold turkey. Alcohol is the only drug that can kill a person when trying to stop cold turkey. She needs to be in a hospital where they can ween her off of the alcohol and monitor her while she "drys out."
I'm not kidding when I tell you she can die without medical treatment and being under the supervision of a doctor.

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Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

@WaryWitchWandering so, what is the actual process? Sit and drink pedialyte, throw up, repeat?

WaryWitchWandering · 36-40, F

@Tastyfrzz no. If someone is actually physically dependent on alcohol, they need medical assistance to quit

Pedialyte may help a hangover, but it’s not gonna fix DT

WaryWitchWandering · 36-40, F

@Tastyfrzz https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/delirium-tremens

SparkleBunny · 36-40, F

I don't know if you are un the US, but the Salvation Army has a program. The MOST IMPORTANT thing you MUST realize is you cannot "fix" her. She and ONLY she has to decide that she is ready and willing to surrender and accept help from PROFESSIONALS. Alcoholism is a progressive disease and and it wants its victims DEAD...You are a good soul to want to help her but, and I say this with the utmost respect, this is WAY ABOVE your pay grade. It doesn't sound like you know her very well. If you want to help her, call your county health department and get a list of programs and shelters, sit her down and gently but firmly tell her she cannot stay with you, give her the list of programs and shelters and wish her the best. She will pull every manipulative card out of the deck (including your friend who passed away) and try to make you think you are the WORST human on earth. Just remember, it's the disease talking. My words may sound cold and harsh but, I have worked with addicts and it doesn't matter the drug, the dialogue is the same. You cannot help a drowning man until he first decides to save himself. Stay strong and best of luck

Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

@SparkleBunny Already know all of that and i do know her but apparently you don't know what they do either.

Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

Waiting for the nurse from a woman's treatment center to xall back.

Harmonium1923 · 51-55, M

The ER can handle immediate medical needs and probably help connect with a social service agency to navigate further options.

Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

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Ok, here's the answer. They substitute valium or another drug and then drop the dosage gradually over 5 to 7 days to ween you off.

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