Originally Posted by
arhat 
Hi. I've been alcohol-free for 50+ days. But I have some nasty withdrawal symptoms: headache, sleeplessness, depression, and panic attacks. About 3 weeks ago, I found cough syrup by accident. It's very relaxing and gives me calmness. I heard some scary stories about the Rx drugs that help deal with alcoholism withdrawal symptoms. I wonder if it is ok to use modest amount of cough syrup (i.e., DXM) to help me through withdrawal. Thank you very much. Love SR
the best natural way is not to drink not a drug not to self medicate. get plenty of sleep exercise and eat right. you have to remember that opium marijuana and alcohol are all natural substances but I would not recommend them as a plan of recovery. you drink for 20 years of course at 30 days there are going to be some issues. very unpleasant but not something that you cannot deal with or that will not go away with a little time