Why can’t we put people who are struggling with addiction in a coma for the physical withdrawal symptoms?
I know that they still have to go through the mental aspect of coming clean, but can’t we lessen the suffering by putting them in a coma for 30 days until everything is out of their system? From my understanding, it takes 21 days to make or break a habit.
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Comas are extremely sanitized in fiction. They’re not something you do lightly, they’re the hail mary when all other hope is lost.
According to Wikipedia, expected side effects of induced coma include but are not limited to reduced gut health, low blood pressure, low potassium, bed sores and muscle weakness. Coma patients also typically need catheters and ventilators installed which are quite unpleasant and bring additional risks of infection. This is all before getting into the more rare complications which can include things like heart issues and permanent brain damage.
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