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2. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Alcohol withdrawal syndrome ( AWS) is a set of symptoms that can occur following a reduction in alcohol use after a period of excessive use. [1] Symptoms typically include anxiety, shakiness, sweating, vomiting, fast heart rate, and a mild fever. [1] More severe symptoms may include seizures, and delirium tremens (DTs); which can be fatal in ...

3. Post-acute-withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) is a hypothesized set of persistent impairments that occur after withdrawal from alcohol, opiates, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and other substances. [3] [4] [5] Infants born to mothers who used substances of dependence during pregnancy may also experience a PAWS.

4. Delirium tremens - Wikipedia

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   Delirium tremens ( DTs; lit. 'mental disturbance with shaking') is a rapid onset of confusion usually caused by withdrawal from alcohol. [2] When it occurs, it is often three days into the withdrawal symptoms and lasts for two to three days. [2] Physical effects may include shaking, shivering, irregular heart rate, and sweating. [1]

5. Alcohol-related brain damage - Wikipedia

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   Alcohol-related brain damage alters both the structure and function of the brain as a result of the direct neurotoxic effects of alcohol intoxication or acute alcohol withdrawal. Increased alcohol intake is associated with damage to brain regions including the frontal lobe , [3] limbic system , and cerebellum , [4] with widespread cerebral ...

6. Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol - Wikipedia

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   The Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol, commonly abbreviated as CIWA or CIWA-Ar (revised version), is a 10-item scale used in the assessment and management of alcohol withdrawal. [1] [2] Each item on the scale is scored independently, and the summation of the scores yields an aggregate value that correlates to the severity of ...

7. Zieve's syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Zieve's syndrome is an acute metabolic condition that can occur during withdrawal from prolonged heavy alcohol use. It is defined by hemolytic anemia (with spur cells and acanthocytes), hyperlipoproteinaemia (excessive blood lipoprotein ), jaundice (elevation of unconjugated bilirubin ), and abdominal pain. [1]

8. 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. When withdrawal does occur, it results in ...

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

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   However, it can be difficult to curtail alcohol use and limit yourself to one glass of rosé per day or occasion, even for those who have set healthy intentions. One of the main reasons: Alcohol ...