alcoholism-some hints

ALCOHOLISM.

Q. : Give indications for Nux vomica in Alcoholism.

A. : Morning vomiting, trembling of hands, nervous affections, bad taste in mouth, headache.

Constant uneasiness and troublesome visions.

Q. : When is Hyosciamus indicated ?

A. : When there is a constant loquacious delirium, small, quick and compressible pulse, cold and clammy skin ; delirium tremens.

Q. : When is Opium indicated in Mania-a-Potu, or Delirium Tremens ?

A. : In old ' sinners ' whose constitution is a wreck and who have had repeated attacks of the disease.

There is a constant expression of fright or terror ; they have visions of animals springing up everywhere, see ghosts, and sleep is disturbed ; breathing is stertorous ; it is especially applicable to those cases which simulate apoplexy.

Q. : Mention some other drugs having the symptoms of frightful images, animals, etc., and how are they distinguished ?

A. : Lachesis : Visions of snakes and hideous objects ; sensation in throat as if choking ; waking suddenly out of sleep.

Stramonium has visions of animals approaching him from every corner ; tries to escape ; bright red face.

Arsenicum :Visions of ghosts and fanciful figures with trembling and weakness ; diseased from over-use of alcohol ; must have their accustomed drink.

Q. : What remedy clinically, has been found to exert a beneficial effect on the maniacal attacks of drunkards ?

A. : Ranunculus bulbosus.

Q. : Give indications for Sulphuric Acid in Alcoholism.

A. : Inebriates who are on their ' last legs ;' they are pale, shriveled and cold, and their stomachs will not tolerate the slightest amount of food ; cannot drink water unless it contains whiskey.

Their manner is quick and hasty in everything.

It comes in long after Nux vomica.

Great craving for brandy.

Q. : What remedies have been used successfully in combating the craving for spirituous liquors ?

A. : Sulfur, Nux vom. and Arsenicum.

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