Alcohol withdrawal occurs when someone who is physically dependent on alcohol suddenly stops or reduces their drinking. In the most severe cases, the condition can be fatal. Many symptoms may arise ...

Delirium tremens (DT) is one potential side effect of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). DT is a potentially life threatening condition that can cause tremors, hallucinations, and seizures. AWS is a ...

One of the main physical symptoms of alcohol withdrawal is "allodynia"— increased sensitivity to mechanical stimuli that are normally innocuous, which is a clinical sign of chronic pain. The ...

In rare and severe cases of alcohol withdrawal, one NHS trust is prescribing alcohol to treat patients. A specialised team at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust prescribes carefully ...

About 283 million people worldwide suffer from alcohol use disorder, a debilitating health challenge for which limited therapeutic options are available. The cost to society is estimated at greater ...

Phenobarbital is a medication that doctors may prescribe to treat alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) during detox. There are many risks associated with its use, and it’s typically only used in rehab ...

Withdrawal is a constellation of aversive symptoms—ranging from anxiety, tremors (“the shakes”), and nausea to hallucinations and frank seizures—brought on by the sudden stoppage or dosage drop of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . More than one-third of patients found to have alcohol withdrawal syndrome after surgery progressed to delirium ...

A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons provides a detailed analysis of the impacts of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) and delirium tremens (DT) on surgical ...