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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Learning Center

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Alcohol withdrawal refers to symptoms that may occur when a person who has been drinking too much alcohol every day suddenly stops drinking alcohol.Alcohol withdrawal usually occurs in adults, but it may occur in teenag...

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Symptoms
Mild-to-moderate psychological symptoms:Jumpiness or nervousnessShakinessAnxietyIrritability or easy excitabilityRapi...
Causes
Alcohol withdrawal usually occurs in adults, but it may occur in teenagers or children as well. It can occur when a p...
Tests
The health care provider will check for:Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)Rapid breathing (tachypnea) Elevated temperature...
Treatments
The goals are to treat the immediate withdrawal symptoms, prevent complications, and begin long-term therapy to promo...
Alternative Therapies
For additional resources, see alcoholism support group.
Prevention
Minimize or avoid the use of alcohol. In people with alcoholism, total abstinence from alcohol may be necessary.
Doctor Specialties
Alcohol withdrawal is a serious condition that may rapidly become life threatening.Call your health care provider or ...

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