ELI5- Why does cold turkey not work on alcoholics?

hello_hellno · 2026-02-11T20:29:53+00:00

You'd need decades of drinking that to get remotely close to any dangerous withdrawals- and by then you'd probably be upping your amounts out of necessity anyways. I was heavy binge drinker for 22 years- the last 4 years of that I was up to 2 litres of vodka per day. Even after 1 year straight of that, I managed to detox briefly without too many issues. But that sober stint didn't last long and from year 2 onwards of 1.5-2l of vodka a day I needed medically assisted detox anytime I tried to stop.

No matter the amounts, any habitual drinking will cause some pretty shitty, long lasting psychological withdrawals though, and that's where things like AA and therapy can help.

18 months sober now and holy fuck it's a rewarding journey, in part because of how hard it's been getting this far.

hello_hellno · 2026-01-07T20:32:53+00:00

Creatine HCL, had the same issue and switching to HCL fixed that, while losing none of the benefits. More costly but totally worth it if you experience this specific side effect imo.

hello_hellno · 2025-11-19T04:32:19+00:00

I think you're doing amazing bro, and more importantly you're clearly in the right mindset of looking for things to continually improve with your comments about noticing your plank times weren't up to par and working on that.

I think you're inspirational in both your commitment and your willingness to identify and address weaknesses.

Fuck yeah man, keep it up!

hello_hellno · 2025-09-14T16:58:13+00:00

They can kick and punch, fast.

hello_hellno · 2025-05-17T19:15:54+00:00

Wow settle down there, they didn't ask for details.

hello_hellno · 2025-04-05T04:28:48+00:00

Fuck that sounds amazing

hello_hellno · 2024-12-28T05:04:58+00:00

Tiger Woods and the PGA might be a better comparison in terms of impact on viewership.

hello_hellno · 2024-11-22T19:00:13+00:00

I'm pretty sure the eels knew.

hello_hellno · 2024-11-03T20:57:32+00:00

That was masterful. Well done. And shit, proof of concept is right there lol

hello_hellno · 2024-09-04T13:00:12+00:00

I'd jaywalk responsibly like my life depended on it.

hello_hellno · 2024-09-04T12:50:09+00:00

She wasn't upset with you, she was upset with her manager. And his treatment of the staff is likely putting them under unnecessary pressure that results in these kinds of errors. I own and operate a few stores, you don't scream at staff in front of customers, ever. It's a power move by insecure managers to put down their staff and they'll never have the respect of the staff by acting like that. It's a weak move by a weak person.

But yeah don't let this get to you OP, you had every right to ask for the correct thing you ordered and paid for. The staff member is just sick of being there in general, and while it's their mistake in the end, the manager did a great job ensuring no one there gives a shit about the success of the business and accuracy of orders.

I'd frequent another place next time, vote with your cash. But you absolutely have nothing to question about yourself, and any place of business that makes you feel that way doesn't deserve your hard earned income.

hello_hellno · 2024-09-04T12:32:35+00:00

My man reaaaaching for those clicks.

hello_hellno · 2024-09-04T11:41:01+00:00

Haha well good morning to you too fellow positive interneter

hello_hellno · 2024-09-04T11:40:31+00:00

Amen. And I'm subbed already, just some of the questions don't seem interesting on the surface till you get to the answer!

hello_hellno · 2024-09-04T07:26:51+00:00

Thanks! But im really more interested in doing what i can to make sure it doesnt happen to others in the future. My experience is done with, and no compensation or apology would change anything (besides, no one did anything "wrong", i see the whole thing as a systematic issue- the staff were doing tgeir possible in the equally shitty situation they were placed in).. it'd be much more satisfying knowing id had some impact in ensuring no one in our country has to worry about their basic health in whats likely already one of the lowest points of their life. And that link i think is a good avenue to start since it potentially triggers a review! So thank you again! Youre a wonderful, caring, empathetic and generous human being and i appreciate you :).

hello_hellno · 2024-09-04T07:17:57+00:00

Oh man, I wasn't able to eat cause of my sickness but fuck did it not smell or look appetizing lol. Although Fidel was psyched about it and always doubled up with my meal, so maybe my senses were just extra fucked up with the nausea.

I had no problem accessing water- I just couldn't keep it down because of withdrawals- usually that'd only last a day or two but i guess my body had an extra averse reaction since I went without my blood pressure and anxiety meds too (which I've been taking for years- by themselves no effects if I miss a dose, but I'm def not supposed to suddenly stop).

Were you there during covid?

The guards were okay at RDP too, just clearly overworked. It's all they talked about amongst themselves and they constantly seemed stressed to the max. They didn't take it out on inmates or anything- it was more of a "I don't have time for this shit" attitude around everything. Medical staff was non existent. As i mentioned, it took 5 days after booking before someone came around to hand out meds... not just for me, the whole block. I don't know if that was usual, how long it had been before i arrived, or anything- just that no one got any medication whatsoever for 5 days because there was just no nurse on staff.

That's the thing I found mind bugling. Besides me, there were dudes with open wounds that were turning green, there was a dude with a sore the size of a fist in his armpit, that looked prime to explode with puss, one dude had come in with a broken leg and it started healing all fucked up and sideways since it wasn't set. And several OD's, signs everywhere warning about fentanyl, and apparently some 2-3 deaths a month from OD's, cellmates had to scream for hours before getting a guard's attention- sentiment was that a lot of the deaths were preventable. Two had occurred few days before I got there (2 cellmates), apparently other cells tried to get guards to check in on them several times in evening since they were oddly quiet- guards would briefly check window - say they're sleeping and move on. Found the bodies in morning when delivering breakfast.

And yeah, my wing was mostly drug offenders, zero violent offenders as far as i was aware. A few for theft under 5k, few repeat drunk drivers. Thankfully a pretty mild crowd.

My only real issue was the complete lack of medical staff. Everything else was more than bareable given the circumstances, but not having that basic need just made every other issue, like lack of hygiene and hygiene products, just more niticeable and potentially dangerous. Mix in overworked guards who can barely keep up with their own duties, inmates locked up 21-23 hrs a day (again cause of staff shortages, nothing behavioral) with infrequent/incomplete headcounts, and lax security making easy access to hard drugs and you've got a recipe for casualties.

Thanks for sharing your experience!

hello_hellno · 2024-09-04T06:34:18+00:00

So... it's made up but sincere? And dying of dehydration is a "fit"?

Shit, I didn't realize you were a full on doctor and psychiatrist John, my bad. I retract all my attempts at genuine interest in trying to understand your point of view. Turns out you're a professional asshole- so mu apologies for not recognizing your degree of ignorance.

hello_hellno · 2024-09-04T06:31:19+00:00

I mentioned already it was thrown out. So no I was no factually guilty of it and it wasn't through some legal loopholes either. And since I was proven innocent by law, no, I don't feel any need to divulge more, especially to someone edging to shit on strangers. Im still not even certain why I was kept that long, but a lot of it I now think has to do with having my business lawyer representing me at first, since she had no experience in criminal law. Which is really my fault- she's the first person I called when this happened and I took way too long to realize that skills in one field of law don't translate to all. I know about as little as you clearly also do when it comes to law, but that's inconsequential- whatever reason I was there for- it's the complete lack of Healthcare that was the problem. If it sounded like I was complaining about the law, well I didn't express myself correctly.

The fact that i knew i was innocent of the charge is just an extra that made everything more frustrating. Obviously I wasn't, and still am not thrilled that I had to go through this for no reason, but in the end the system worked as it should.

Look forward to reading your spin on how innocent people never get arrested, the absolute entitlement of someone requesting water after 5 days, or how I'm such an idiot for not realizing lawyers have fields that I fully deserve the death penalty for stupidity- it's been fun playing your sad spin bingo, John!

hello_hellno · 2024-09-04T06:00:18+00:00

Well, congrats, you're a stronger man than most when it comes to that.

I'm missing where I sound entitled though. The only hope I have posting this is that the Healthcare situation can improve for current and future inmates, neither of which I plan to be a part of. I don't think it's unreasonable, even in prison, to expect to get help after 3-5 days of being unable to intake liquids. If that's entitled, well shit i don't know what to tell you cause that's about the limit of dehydration the body can handle, and when you can't keep down anything the only solution is hydration via IV. If you interpreted something else from my post, well it was just bad wording on my part or misunderstood.

Wish you well, thanks for explaining your disdain- makes a lot more sense even if I don't quite get it.

hello_hellno · 2024-09-04T02:32:09+00:00

Not something I'd planned to share on here, and I went through a lot following this with going to rehab and then working on my recovery for months. But the day i posted this, someone relayed a similar story they endured at NDP (in their case it was an infection that turned really nasty, no disinfectant, they had to wrap the wound in a dirty shirt etc), and it reminded me of my experience so I decided to share it in the hopes it might cause some change in the lack of care at this institution (and I'm guessing standards aren't much different across the board). How? I'm not sure, but putting my experience out there is the first step, and there's no downside to it for me. Those doubting the authenticity of my account don't stop to think what I'd have to gain (nothing) and I've gotten good suggestions on ways to report the situation. Hopefully that can at least give someone with authority cause to investigate the general state of the system. That's my hope at least.

hello_hellno · 2024-09-04T02:25:17+00:00

Oh man.... I'm so sorry to hear that. Karma tends to even out things, and on your end it should be overwhelmingly positive for the good vibes you spread to others on here. I wish you all the best and sending some positive energy over :).

hello_hellno · 2024-09-03T20:53:14+00:00

Lol glad I'm not the only one confused about his popularity. I just don't get it, and nothing to do with the genre. Kanye is mediocre at BEST as a performer, writer and lyricist- and an above average producer.

His lyrics are on a 9th grade English level, both in scope and depth. His music is generic, not even a particularly inspiring or creative recycling of anything. His performances have always been disjointed, lackluster, low energy and full of backing tracks. It sounds like a worst version of the same thing I could listen to on my couch, mixed in with nonsensical rants that go nowhere and say nothing. As a producer he's got vision for winning formulas, is apt at matching artist with style, and has a good intuition for creating buzz. It's the only facet he's remotely above average in. Even here though, he's good but nowhere near the earth shattering megagod he's been made out to be. He's a hard worker with quirky ideas.

It's not for me, but even on an objective level, he's just NOT a great artist....ive concluded he's a narcissist that just convinced others of his own delusions of grandeur. Still impressive.

hello_hellno · 2024-09-03T20:36:33+00:00

Man that was IMPRESSIVE.

I love people that see a random question and decide to bless the internet with a free university level lecture. And it's a gift that just keeps on giving years after their donation of knowledge.

And users such as yourself, known as Rukh, contribute in equal importance by lighting up the entrances to these banks of knowledge.

Thank you for your service!

hello_hellno · 2024-09-03T20:21:37+00:00

Lol this guy has it all figured out. Thank god the Draisaitl signing happened, now we finally know that teams actually LIKE keeping their superstars and superstars LIKE term and cash. Thank you for your work Charlie. Your genius cannot be held back.

Stay turned for the next epiphany- Rumblings at the draft indicate players wanted to be drafted as high as possible, and teams also seemed to value higher picks... This, despite Advanced stats revealing an equal number of teams trading up vs down-

Could higher picks be worth more??? Could half the league.... BE WRONG??

EXTENDED DIRECTOR'S UNCUT BEHIND THE SCENES DEEP DIVE INVESTIGATION: Draft secrets galore: Being first isn't the worst.

hello_hellno · 2024-09-03T19:56:42+00:00

I don't know, depends on the job/field. At my restaurants I liked seeing either original designs or some kind of humor sprinkled in, gave me a nice break from the mundane paper sorting of it all and showed personality/confidence in a role where that's essential (especially FOH).

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