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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.

Basic Info

Symptoms
Mild-to-moderate psychological symptoms: Jumpiness or nervousness; Shakiness; Anxiety; Irritability or easy excitabilit...
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Causes
Alcohol withdrawal usually occurs in adults, but it may happen in teenagers or children as well. It can occur when a pe...
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Tests
The health care provider will check for: Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia; Rapid breathing (tachypnea; Elevated temperature...
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Treatments
The goals are to treat the immediate withdrawal symptoms, prevent complications, and begin long-term preventative thera...
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Drugs
  • carbamazepine
  • chlordiazepoxide
  • clonidine
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Supplements
  • 5-hydroxytryptophan
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Alternative Therapies
For additional resources, see alcoholism support group.
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Risk Factors
  • Adult
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Complications
  • Alcohol withdrawal delirium
  • AUTONOMIC HYPERACTIVITY
  • Hallucinations
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Prevention
Minimize or avoid the use of alcohol. In people with alcoholism, total abstinence from alcohol may be necessary.
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Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider or go the emergency room if symptoms indicate alcohol withdrawal, especially in a person...
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