What shot (injection) is given to recovering alcoholics to help them during their recovery?

Published July 7, 2010

Question by cherrikandi: What shot (injection) is given to recovering alcoholics to help them during their recovery?

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Answer by spookerguy
Prescription treatments in detoxification centers may begin with an injection of vitamin B1 in cases that involve malnutrition. In treating severe acute withdrawal symptoms, a nervous system depressant, such as the benzodiazepines such as diazepam (Valium) and lorazepam (Ativan), is prescribed with a dosage that is tapered down over three to five days. The beta-adrenergic blocking drugs atenolol (Tenormin) and propranolol (Inderal) are also occasionally used.

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