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2. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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   The typical treatment of alcohol withdrawal is with benzodiazepines such as chlordiazepoxide or diazepam. [2] Often the amounts given are based on a person's symptoms. [2] Thiamine is recommended routinely. [2] Electrolyte problems and low blood sugar should also be treated. [2] Early treatment improves outcomes. [2]

3. Alcohol detoxification - Wikipedia

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   Some hospitals administer alcohol to prevent alcohol withdrawal although there are potential problems with this practice. [18] Various vitamins, especially from the B group, are often used during alcohol withdrawal treatment. Sodium oxybate is the sodium salt of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB). It is used for both acute alcohol withdrawal and ...

4. Alcoholism - Wikipedia

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   Medical treatment for alcohol detoxification usually involves administration of a benzodiazepine, in order to ameliorate alcohol withdrawal syndrome's adverse impact. [ 139 ] [ 140 ] The addition of phenobarbital improves outcomes if benzodiazepine administration lacks the usual efficacy, and phenobarbital alone might be an effective treatment ...

5. List of benzodiazepines - Wikipedia

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   Long-acting benzodiazepines with long-acting active metabolites, such as diazepam and chlordiazepoxide, are often prescribed for benzodiazepine or alcohol withdrawal as well as for anxiety if constant dose levels are required throughout the day.

6. Acamprosate - Wikipedia

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   Acamprosate, sold under the brand name Campral, is a medication which reduces alcoholism cravings. [1] [5] It is thought to stabilize chemical signaling in the brain that would otherwise be disrupted by alcohol withdrawal. [6]

7. Treatment and management of addiction - Wikipedia

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   Alcohol, like opioids, can induce a severe state of physical dependence and produce withdrawal symptoms such as delirium tremens.Because of this, treatment for alcohol addiction usually involves a combined approach dealing with dependence and addiction simultaneously.