Posted by allisonm on May 7, 2002, at 10:21:30
In reply to An Update... Willow, Allisonm, Tina, Krazy Kat... , posted by Lisa Simpson on April 29, 2002, at 10:31:42
Sorry I didn't reply earlier. I've been "away."
My mom went into detox several times. I think it was good for her because she had no access to alcohol when the withdrawal symptoms got bad, there were medical personnel to keep an eye on her should she have bad reactions, and they gave her benzos to help ease the shakes etc. Once out of detox, she would be assigned to a therapy group to talk about her alcoholism. I think in some instances she also had a private therapist. When she got out of the program, she would go into an outside support group, which she atttended regularly.
I would not be afraid of detox. I think it could be very beneficial.
Take care. I'm sending warm thoughts and good wishes your way.
Allison
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