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Binge - long-term consumption of alcohol (more than a day), which is accompanied by significant intoxication. This phenomenon is typical of people with alcohol dependence. The amount of alcohol consumed during these periods does not have time to be excreted, the breakdown products of alcohol poison the body. A prolonged weekly binge is often accompanied by depressive conditions.
What is the difference between pseudo-binge and usual
The binge starts with a psychological and physical craving for alcohol. Long periods of alcohol consumption can also arise under the influence of external factors - vacations, salary payments, a tragic event. Doctors call this phenomenon pseudo-drinking.
Pseudo-binge usually lasts for 7-10 days and ends the same way it started - under the influence of social changes. However, the damage done to the body by alcohol does not allow you to quickly get out of a weekly binge. It will take time and certain measures to restore vital signs.
How to get out of a 7 day binge
A short spree (4-5 days) can be defeated at home. It is important to cleanse the body of alcohol breakdown products.
- You should drink as much water as possible - at least one and a half liters. Vomiting and diarrhea are natural manifestations of the detoxification process. It is necessary to replenish lost fluid in such situations.
- If you've been drinking for 5 days, an increased dose of vitamin C will help to deal with the effects of alcohol intoxication. It is recommended to take a daily dose of five times (400-450 mg). You can add foods rich in ascorbic acid (lemon, kiwi, strawberry, cabbage) to the diet.
- Use drugstore absorbents. Activated charcoal should be taken at the rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of weight. You can drink tablets based on charcoal, silicon or enterosorbents.
- It is important to stabilize sleep and restore the state of the nervous system. Of the sedatives, the usual valerian is recommended. It should be remembered that some drugs provoke a slowdown in reactions, drowsiness.
- For the next three days after a five-day binge, fatty and fried foods should be excluded from the diet. A damaged liver will not be able to handle these foods. Add boiled vegetables, rice, buckwheat to the menu.
Dangerous mortal!
The worst consequence is irreversible mental deterioration.
What to do in case of long-term binge
Binge drinking for a week or more is dangerous for a person from the point of view of many aspects. Often, having spent all the money on alcohol, the alcoholic begins to consume questionable drinks. In the course is, as they say, "everything that burns". The danger of poisoning with unknown chemistry increases significantly.
Ultimately, the body stops taking in alcohol and other foods. During this period, the alcoholic presents vomiting, high blood pressure, tachycardia. The victim practically does not sleep, but falls into alcoholic faints with vivid visions.
It is this turning point that drives drunks to seek help.
hospital treatment
The best way out of a two-week binge is to go to the clinic. An individual treatment schedule is prescribed by the doctor after examining the patient. It is important to take into account the general state of the body, the presence of chronic diseases, the degree of alcohol intoxication. Droppers are the most effective cleaning method. The solution allows you to wash away traces of poisoning from the blood. The necessary drugs are administered intravenously.
Potent sedatives are used. The purpose of using sedatives is to normalize the mental state, stop panic attacks and restore sleep. Dosage and time of admission are determined solely by the attending physician.
General strengthening therapy is aimed at restoring the functions of the liver, gastrointestinal tract, immunity. Based on the state of the body, a course of vitamins, hepatoprotectors, etc. is prescribed. Rest and less physical activity have a positive effect on recovery. Hospital treatment takes three to seven days.
home call
To avoid publicity and not be registered as a drug addict, many alcoholics prefer to call the brigade at home. The detoxification methods in this case are the same. It is necessary to clean the blood with a dropper, restore the general condition of the body.
To defeat a two-week spree at home, contact only trusted experts. Often, the intervention of unqualified personnel leads to a deterioration of the condition. Pseudodoctors, whose services are paid at inflated prices, often do not leave information about the drugs given to the victim. Therefore, there is a high risk of going into intensive care.
Conclusion of drinking too much, reducing the dosage
If qualified medical care isn't available for whatever reason, there's no choice but to go off on your own.
It is necessary to reduce the amount of alcohol consumed to 20-30 grams, increasing the interval between doses. Experts advise using good quality vodka. You definitely need a snack. Normally, at this point, the alcoholic's body does not accept fatty foods, you can limit yourself to vegetables. Vegetable purees such as potatoes work well. It is important not to let the ward drink alcohol.
It should be continued until the alcoholic begins to feel sleepy. Do not resume drinking alcohol after sleep. In the next 2-3 days, you need to pay attention to restoring the body, establishing sleep and strengthening the nervous system. Use valerian, a sedative herb for this. Some people use nootropics - even a common mild sedative, of which there are many in the public domain, will do. Available pharmaceutical preparations will help restore the liver.
It is possible to abruptly leave the spree
The method of abruptly refusing alcohol in case of severe intoxication remains controversial. Doctors talk about the stress experienced by the body in this case. The presence of chronic diseases and diseases in the exacerbation phase excludes this method.
The first effects of this method are felt within a few hours after giving up alcohol. The remains of alcohol in the blood decompose and breakdowns begin, repeated vomiting. At this point, there was nothing left in the alcoholic's stomach, the vomit was a mixture of bile and gastric juice (a translucent yellow to swampy green liquid). It is necessary to drink up to a liter and a half of boiled water to improve the cleaning of the stomach.
A person starts shaking and dizzy, coordination is impaired. Walking in these moments is almost impossible. It's hard for him to even get to the bathroom. Lying in this state is not recommended; it is better to choose a sitting position.
After 3-4 hours of torment, a slight relief comes. You can drink water, fresh tea without sugar. You should not take breakable dishes, it is better to use metal or plastic devices, it is recommended to drink with a straw.
As soon as the vomiting subsides, you need to take a sorbent. Among the popular drugs, activated charcoal and others. One of the remedies available is 1/2 spoon of plain baking soda. The powder should be washed off with water or tea. After that, do not use any medication for 1. 5 to 2 hours.
The first day after abrupt alcohol withdrawal, weakness, nausea, and tremor persist. The psychological state is gradually improving. Vivid manifestations of emotions can be observed: laughter, tears. Sleep usually does not occur.
On the second day, you can eat, put yourself in order. Little physical activity is appropriate. You must follow a diet for a week - switch to fiber-rich vegetables, dairy. It is important to maintain the central nervous system: take sedatives, try to normalize sleep.