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Just to throw out one more possibility, my second husband had liver failure, which causes the ammonia in the body to build up, causing a form of dementia called alcoholic encephalopathy. He recovered sufficiently that it went away; no clue what happened to his health after left him, I don't know.
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If he is experiencing dissociative states where he sees and hears things which aren't there, this strikes me as a psychiatric emergency, whether or not he's been drinking. If it happens again, I strongly suggest you go to the nearest emergency medical facility (or call 911/999 if he won't go). There could be many things going on which are not related to alcohol (as well as many which are).
As another poster said, anyone who is delusional, even intermittently, is dangerous because you can't predict what form the delusions will take. You might want to consider leaving yourself for a few days.
As another poster said, anyone who is delusional, even intermittently, is dangerous because you can't predict what form the delusions will take. You might want to consider leaving yourself for a few days.
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Wow, I didn't know that. I guess there are always exceptions.
Originally Posted by dandylion 
TheHopeful....picking up on what you are saying....yes, I have found that to be true...if it seems like they are drinking...they probably are.....
There is an exception, though, for those who have an alcohol blood level of zero...and are in a with drawl situation...
For those in withdrawl---especially those who are chronic heavy drinkers, and have severe nutritional deficits---there is a condition called Wernicke Korsakoff Syndrome....where they cannot control their eye muscles, have severe balance problems (can't walk straight, and fall over), and severe memory loss (both short-term and long term), and mental confusion....even if they are technical, totally sober....
Of course, this is a sever condition, and far less common that the typical, shakes or early DTs...and, when it happens, it is considered to be a medical emergency, and needs immediate treatment.....
I am only saying this, because of those who are reading....who may encounter this situation, for the first time.....
While we (I) am on the subject...lol....the alcoholic (or drug addict), presents even more concerns...because they fall often, and, may not remember it....there are head/brain injuries that make a person seem like they are "drunk" or out of it ...and can go unrecognized...sometimes, by, even, medical people, when dealing with alcoholics.....sigh......
There is an exception, though, for those who have an alcohol blood level of zero...and are in a with drawl situation...
For those in withdrawl---especially those who are chronic heavy drinkers, and have severe nutritional deficits---there is a condition called Wernicke Korsakoff Syndrome....where they cannot control their eye muscles, have severe balance problems (can't walk straight, and fall over), and severe memory loss (both short-term and long term), and mental confusion....even if they are technical, totally sober....
Of course, this is a sever condition, and far less common that the typical, shakes or early DTs...and, when it happens, it is considered to be a medical emergency, and needs immediate treatment.....
I am only saying this, because of those who are reading....who may encounter this situation, for the first time.....
While we (I) am on the subject...lol....the alcoholic (or drug addict), presents even more concerns...because they fall often, and, may not remember it....there are head/brain injuries that make a person seem like they are "drunk" or out of it ...and can go unrecognized...sometimes, by, even, medical people, when dealing with alcoholics.....sigh......
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So sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what that must be like.
Originally Posted by merhaba
My brother recently dies of this syndrome - he did not present with all of those symptoms all of the time but he had the intermittent memory loss and clumsiness which then developed into having a psychotic episode where he believed his devastated family were trying to poison him, He closed his eyes and with drew from the world apart from when anyone tried to feed him. He took 6 long weeks to die.
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Originally Posted by ColaCube
Thanks to each of you who have replied so far.
He has asked for medical advice from the GP. The advice was 'you're fine'. He's self referred to specialist services for which there is a current 3 month wait list for assessment. Although they are in touch weekly to 'check his details'. I've received medical advice for my concerns about his behaviour in the last 24 hours. Advice was 'keep an eye on him', and call if it gets worse (e.g. physical expression of symptoms). I've been in touch with every addiction service in the county for advice. My concerns in this respect, are minimal with advice suggesting 'how difficult it is to access services'. This man is frequently collected and brought home by the police. He has been sectioned. He has been delivered to A&E. In each case, released without treatment for alcohol addiction. Medical assistance is not forthcoming at this time. I however, will be dutifully sitting by.
He has asked for medical advice from the GP. The advice was 'you're fine'. He's self referred to specialist services for which there is a current 3 month wait list for assessment. Although they are in touch weekly to 'check his details'. I've received medical advice for my concerns about his behaviour in the last 24 hours. Advice was 'keep an eye on him', and call if it gets worse (e.g. physical expression of symptoms). I've been in touch with every addiction service in the county for advice. My concerns in this respect, are minimal with advice suggesting 'how difficult it is to access services'. This man is frequently collected and brought home by the police. He has been sectioned. He has been delivered to A&E. In each case, released without treatment for alcohol addiction. Medical assistance is not forthcoming at this time. I however, will be dutifully sitting by.
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Abf has tried this at home with me way back when I use to play nurse. He should have probably done it in a detox if I knew then what I know now. Now he does it in a detox center since everyone is tired of doing it themselves. His symptoms were insomnia (a good 3 days in a row of no sleep), nausea, extreme sweating, and chills. no DT's but I am still surprised he survived as during his detox he was also detoxing from other non-drinkable chemicals. I would advise on a detox center every time as they can die without the proper care. Also, what I learned is that when he has to detox in a hospital or center, he absolutely hates it and is spared from a lot of comfort that he use to get from my personal 'detox' center of free cable and favorite foods, cuddles, etc.. Most detoxes aren't exactly 5 star resorts. You are there with some pretty troubled folks and you get to look around at what you have done and just how bad it's gotten. Not saying he will somehow 'learn his lesson' by being in detox, but in my experience, it gave him a little bit of a reality check in addition to professional care.
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