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Health Encyclopedia: Alcoholism Treatment For Alcohol Withdrawal

Treatment for Alcohol Withdrawal

When a person with alcoholism stops drinking, withdrawal symptoms begin within 6 - 48 hours and peak about 24 - 35 hours after the last drink. During this period, the inhibition of brain activity caused by alcohol is abruptly reversed. Stress hormones are overproduced, and the central nervous system becomes overexcited. Common symptoms include:

Anxiety
Irritability
Agitation
Insomnia

Additional symptoms may include:

Extremely aggressive behavior
Fever
Rapid heartbeat
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Expert & Community Posts

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Health Guide

Insomnia: Medications

...are required, start with as low a dose as possible. Discuss with the doctor the benefits and risks of benzodiazepines versus non-benzodiazepine drugs. Until recently benzodiazepines were most... Read more »

Barbiturate intoxication and overdose

...it has been partly replaced by addiction to other depressant drugs more commonly prescribed, such as benzodiazepines. Though most people who take these medications for seizure disorders or pain... Read more »

Anxiety Disorders: Medications

Until recently, the anti-anxiety drugs known as benzodiazepines were the primary medications for anxiety. Increasingly, antidepressants, particularly the selective serotonin-reuptake... Read more »

Barbiturate intoxication and overdose

...prescribed. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. Never mix barbiturates with heroin (or other opiates), valium, benzodiazepines, or alcohol of any kind. Read more »

Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Medications

...-- but not nightly -- symptoms, other drugs may be helpful. These include opiates (pain relievers), benzodiazepines (sedative hypnotic drugs), or anticonvulsants. However, benzodiazepines and... Read more »

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