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... excessive drinkers1 2 doctors are likely to have to deal increasingly with the alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Dependent drinkers react in different ways to the sudden withdrawal of alcohol, so that even if an individual's drinking habits are known his response may be difficult to predict. Some people ...
... excessive drinkers1 2 doctors are likely to have to deal increasingly with the alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Dependent drinkers react in different ways to the sudden withdrawal of alcohol, so that even if an individual's drinking habits are known his response may be difficult to predict. Some people ...
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a set of symptoms that can occur when an individual reduces or stops alcoholic consumption after long periods of use. Prolonged and excessive use of alcohol leads to tolerance and physical dependence. The withdrawal syndrome is largely a hyper-excitable response of the central nervous system due to lack of alcohol. Symptoms typical of withdrawal include agitation, seizures, and delirium tremens.Sedative-hypnotics, such as alcohol, are well known for their ability to cause physiological dependence. This dependence is due to alcohol-induced neuro-adaptation. Withdrawal is characterized by neuropsychiatric excitability and autonomic disturbances. Dependence on other sedative-hypnotics can increase the severity of the withdrawal syndrome.About half of people with alcoholism will develop withdrawal symptoms upon reducing their use. Of these, about three to five percent develop DTs or have seizures.