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2. Alcoholic hallucinosis - Wikipedia

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   Long-term alcohol abuse can create a deficiency of thiamine, magnesium, zinc, folate, and phosphate as well as cause low blood sugar. [10] However, several drugs have been shown to stop the hallucinations. Neuroleptics and benzodiazepines showed normalization. Common benzodiazepines include chlordiazepoxide and lorazepam.

3. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal occur primarily in the central nervous system. The severity of withdrawal can vary from mild symptoms such as insomnia, trembling, and anxiety to severe and life-threatening symptoms such as alcoholic hallucinosis, delirium tremens, and autonomic instability. [9] [10]

4. Delirium tremens - Wikipedia

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   ' the night of the lizards ', for its sweatiness, general unease, and hallucinations tending towards the unseemly and frightening. In general, DT is considered the most severe manifestation of withdrawal from alcohol or other GABAergic drugs, and can occur between the second and tenth days after the last drink. [8]

5. What Really Happens to Your Body a Week After You Stop ... - AOL

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   One study found that even moderate alcohol consumption can cause changes to the brain’s structure, leading to cognitive decline in areas associated with memory and reasoning. In the study, more ...

6. 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 ...

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

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   Whether the underlying causes stem from boredom, insecurity or anxiety, the next step is to figure out ways to combat these issues without turning to alcohol. ... “Each year, alcohol withdrawal ...

8. Alcohol-related brain damage - Wikipedia

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   Alcohol-related brain damage [1] [2] 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 ...

9. Kindling (sedative–hypnotic withdrawal) - Wikipedia

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   The mechanism of alcohol-related psychosis is due to distortions to neuronal membranes, gene expression, as well as thiamine deficiency. It is possible in some cases that alcohol abuse via a kindling mechanism can cause the development of a chronic substance-induced psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia).