Q I'm in my 40s and can't cut down on drinking even when I try. If I don't drink for even a day, my hands shake, I feel anxious, and I can't sleep. Can Korean medicine care solve this too?
A Withdrawal symptoms like hand tremors, anxiety, insomnia, and seizures when you stop drinking, or being unable to control it yourself, may indicate alcohol dependence and definitely require professional treatment. Korean medicine is only a support; psychiatric and addiction care come first here.
Detailed Answer
If withdrawal symptoms like hand tremors, cold sweats, severe anxiety, insomnia, and in severe cases seizures appear when you reduce or stop drinking, or if you repeatedly cannot control it despite deciding to stop, this may be a sign of alcohol dependence. Withdrawal can be dangerous, so for safe reduction or cessation you must receive psychiatric or addiction specialist care. Stopping suddenly on your own can also be dangerous.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Dongjedang makes clear that in such cases professional treatment comes first and Korean medicine is a support. After safety is secured through professional treatment, we can play a role in the recovery process by clearing out accumulated excess and reviving the body's metabolism to aid restoration of your condition.
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