Alcohol

What alcohol does
Alcohol enhances GABA and suppresses glutamate, slowing the nervous system. With heavy, regular use, the brain adapts; stopping abruptly can cause dangerous withdrawal.

Withdrawal—what to know (ranges by history/health)

• Early (6–12h): tremor, anxiety, headache, nausea, sweating, restlessness, insomnia, elevated pulse.

• Moderate (12–48h): worsening tremor, agitation, vomiting, high BP/HR; withdrawal seizures can occur 12–48h.

• Severe (48–96h): risk of delirium tremens (DTs)—confusion, fever, hallucinations, severe autonomic instability—a medical emergency.
  Even after acute symptoms resolve, sleep/mood issues may linger (post-acute).

When telehealth is OK vs. not
Sobio is outpatient. If you drink heavily daily, have a history of seizures/DTs, major medical conditions, or are pregnant, seek medically supervised detox first. We can support after stabilization.

How Sobio helps

• Therapist-led care focusing on cut-down/abstinence plans, craving strategies, social/routine redesign, and relapse-prevention.

• Daily coach check-ins to keep commitments tiny and consistent.

• Monitoring tools (sleep, mood, craving logs) and reviews every 2–4 weeks.

• Collaboration with your PCP or local clinicians if medication-assisted approaches (e.g., naltrexone, acamprosate) are being considered by your provider.

Signals you’re ready to start

• “Rules” around drinking keep breaking

• Mornings feel foggy; obligations slip

• You’ve tried to cut back—then slide

Get started
Start now → https://www.sobioapp.com/sign-up/client • Contact → support@sobioapp.com

Safety
If you may be in severe withdrawal, call 911 or go to the ER. For help now: 988 or SAMHSA 1-800-662-HELP.