It is true that when in withdrawal or
early phases of recovery, it is extremely important to avoid any situations
that “trigger” cravings. It is no different than quitting
smoking. Everyone who has quit can talk about how the cravings would hit
after a meal, on the ride to work etc. It is all psychological but just
as hard to fight as actually taking that drag or drink can be. It does get
easier with time but for a true alcoholic it is a lifelong “control”
situation. My loved one has been sober for 10 years and we now go to
parties etc like we used to but if it is a “heavy drinking”
situation it is not uncommon for him to tell me we have to leave, he doesn’t
belong there. Someone with impaired judgment/decision making would most
likely just become more difficult to handle if the “buzz” wasn’t
forthcoming.
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry
Salinas
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003
3:50 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Alcohol induced
dementia
Non-alcoholic beer is not truly non-alcoholic.
You are still feeding the addiction.
The chocolate & high carb snacks idea is good,
though.
There was one suggestion for a pseudo-bar or
"Happy Hour" activity. For someone in withdrawal, this would
likely trigger cravings, causing worse agitation.
Sherry
Kristen Tryba
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
How about non-alchoholic beer?
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
Echo Bristol
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 7:48 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Alcohol induced dementia
That's interesting, Holly...we'll have to try the carbs/chocolate idea.
I should have thought of that....is there anything a little chocolate
doesn't help. ;o)
Thanks for the reply.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Holly Sox, RN, RAC-C"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To:
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 6:42 PM
Subject: Re: Alcohol induced dementia
> One thing that can be helpful, especially if these are true alcoholics
> who are in withdrawal or postacute withdrawal, is to have a snack
> that is
high
> in carbohydrates and protein during those times. There is something
> about sugar and especially a little bit of chocolate that can calm
> cravings, so
it
> stands to reason that if cravings (or the subconscious message of
cravings)
> are causing the agitation, then maybe some hot chocolate and graham
crackers
> or something similar would help. I would also look into keeping some
> AA literature in house. At my prior facility we actually considered
> starting an AA group, but logistically were unable to do so. We did
> work with the local intergroup to arrange transportation for folks who
> were interested.
>
> Check out your local AA intergroup...it should be in the phone book.
> They can give you a little more information if that's a direction you
> want to
go
> in.
>
> Holly Sox
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Echo Bristol"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To:
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 6:09 PM
> Subject: Alcohol induced dementia
>
>
> > I'm sorry this is not MDS related but we were recently having a
discussion
> > at our facility and was asked to pose this question to the group....
> >
> > First of all, a little background. We have notice an increase in
> > the
> number
> > or admissions with alcohol related issues, such as dementia or being
> > on
an
> > antianxiety med for DT's following their hospitalization. The
> > issues we
> are
> > running into is noticing an increase in agitation, behavior
> > problems,
etc.
> > in the afternoon and evening. Now this could be related to
> > sundowning
but
> > knowing their history we are also wondering if this was the time,
> > these individuals went to the bar and consumed alcohol. Just
> > wondering if
there
> > is any experts out there in this field and if any research has been
> > done
> to
> > find what the best approach for activities, etc is during these
> > periods
of
> > agitation. I've been told that we will probably see an increase in
people
> > with alcohol related problems as the current population ages. We
> > are
just
> > running into a brick wall trying to find out info on the issue and
thought
> > maybe one of you has run across this issue as well.
> >
> > Any info would be helpful....or if you could head me in the right
> direction
> > for finding some info, I'd appreciate it :o) .
> >
> > Thanks so much!
> >
> >
> >
> >
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