He said: "In my opinion it should not be allowed for the simple reason that there is not scientific evidence that suggests that such a treatment is effective. The concern with this approach is that doctors are treating a consequence of excessive alcohol use, but they are not addressing the underlying medical problem which is the excessive alcohol use."
But Dr Jake Deutsch disagrees. He runs an urgent care clinic in Manhattan and has been administering IV therapy for hangovers, fatigue and other non-urgent conditions for several years. Each treatment costs around $200 and the IV cocktail can contain saline, vitamins and anti-nausea medicine. Although he treats a small number of patients per week at the moment, he says there is a growing demand for the service.
He said: "When you drink water you can absorb it but it takes a bit longer, putting an IV in is direct access and in effect immediate results for the problem." IV therapy is available at clinics across the States in places like Chicago, Miami Atlanta and Las Vegas. For those who really cannot get out of bed, some businesses even offer an in-home service for an extra fee.
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2 comments:
In the recovery community, that's called enabling. All it does is enable the alcoholic to keep drinking to excess without having to face the natural consequences. That gets in the way of recovery.
They do this at the health clinic a block from me (in Manhattan). I feel like if I ever get to the point I'd prefer an IV needle in my arm to drinking a Gatorade I'm in real trouble.
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