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4. Now I'm very worried. My son stopped 5 days ago.

Reply to NMDemDist2 (Reply #1)

Tue Jul 17, 2012, 09:03 AM

Jul 2012

He only wants to sleep. We are waiting for a bed at rehab. If he can't get in today, should I head for an ER?

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"Brain Buzz" - is this normal for quitting alcohol? [View all] Taverner Jul 2012 OP

hang in there tav NMDemDist2 Jul 2012 #1

60-90 days? That's worse than opiates! Taverner Jul 2012 #2

yup, and the withdrawals are killer NMDemDist2 Jul 2012 #3

Now I'm very worried. My son stopped 5 days ago. HelpmeHelp Jul 2012 #4

no, only if he's showing high blood pressure, a constant headache or any other signs like that NMDemDist2 Jul 2012 #5

Thank you. He HAS had an intermittent headache, but HelpmeHelp Jul 2012 #6

hang in there NMDemDist2 Jul 2012 #7

If it's been 5 days, and his blood pressure cordelia Jul 2012 #8

Thank you. We are still waiting. He's dual diagnosis, so HelpmeHelp Jul 2012 #9

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