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2. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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   These adverse effects are believed to be due to the neurotoxic effects of repeated withdrawal from alcohol on aberrant neuronal plasticity and cortical damage. Repeated periods of acute intoxication followed by acute detoxification has profound effects on the brain and is associated with an increased risk of seizures as well as cognitive deficits.

3. Alcohol detoxification - Wikipedia

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   Alcohol detoxification (also known as detox) is the abrupt cessation of alcohol intake in individuals that have alcohol use disorder. This process is often coupled with substitution of drugs that have effects similar to the effects of alcohol in order to lessen the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal .

4. Post-acute-withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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   A protracted withdrawal syndrome can occur with symptoms persisting for months to years after cessation of substance use. Benzodiazepines, opioids, alcohol, and any other drug may induce prolonged withdrawal and have similar effects, with symptoms sometimes persisting for years after cessation of use. Psychosis including severe anxiety and ...

5. Dry January 2022: What happens after 30 days without alcohol

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   Here's what happens when you stop drinking alcohol for 30 days, according to experts.

6. What Does Being Sober Mean? The Details on Alcohol-Free Living

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   For heavy drinkers, curbing or quitting alcohol can reduce the risk of death and ailments like these, along with many other destructive effects of excessive alcohol use. (Abruptly stopping alcohol ...

7. It's hard to stop at 1 drink. Here's why — and how to cut ...

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   One of the main reasons: Alcohol has a direct effect on various pathways in the brain. “Alcohol triggers the release of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that makes you feel good,” Heather ...

8. Alcoholic hallucinosis - Wikipedia

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   Management with a combination of abstinence from alcohol and the use of neuroleptics has been shown to be effective. [11] It is also possible to treat withdrawal before major symptoms start to happen in the body. Diazepam and chlordiazepoxide have proven to be effective in treating alcohol withdrawal symptoms such as alcoholic hallucinosis ...

9. Short-term effects of alcohol consumption - Wikipedia

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   Short-term effects of alcohol include the risk of injuries, violence, and fetal damage. [12] Alcohol has also been linked with lowered inhibitions, although it is unclear as to what degree this is chemical or psychological as studies with placebos can often duplicate the social effects of alcohol at either low or moderate doses.