Eat and drink healthy foods and fluids as much as possible. Abstain from alcohol as recommended by your doctor. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking drugs to aid your withdrawal. Follow your doctor's advice for treatment of any other medical problems. Coming to terms with alcohol dependence before it becomes a chronic, life-threatening problem is the best prevention.
Alcoholism is a treatable problem.
If treated in its early stage by abstinence from alcohol you can avoid medical complications such as the DTs. If you are hospitalized for a reason other than alcoholism and you are a chronic drinker, inform your doctor and caregivers so they can prepare to treat delirium tremens. If you keep this information from your doctor, you may have serious complications that could result in death. In many cities there are several meetings every day at various locations to fit your schedule. Developed by Clinical Reference Systems.