What Is Alcoholism Withdrawal?
Most alcoholics are physically dependent on alcohol, and need to drink regularly to avoid symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can include:
- Shaking or tremors
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Insomnia
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sweatiness
- Headache
- Depression
- Clammy skin
- A quick heart beat
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
- Seizures
- Delirium tremens
- Heart failure
- Coma
- Death
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms, in severe cases, can be fatal, but a medicated detox is a safe and relatively comfortable period. No one should attempt an alcohol withdrawal without medical supervision.
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can last with some intensity for a week or more. Less severe secondary symptoms of withdrawal, such as insomnia, mood fluctuations and lethargy can last for months after abstinence.1Post a comment 0
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