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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
  • Chang...
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Menopause
...Symptoms The potential symptoms include: Hot flashes and skin flushing Night sweats Insomnia Mood swings including irritability, depression, and anxiety Irregular... Read more »
Seeking Help for Anxiety
...heart palpitations or heart pounding, shortness of breath, sweating, shaking, stomachaches, headaches, insomnia or tiredness. Often, these physical symptoms are why people seek medical help for... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Medications
...antidepressants that has a positive effect on sleep efficiency, which may particularly benefit patients with insomnia. The drug may cause an abrupt drop in blood pressure after standing up... Read more »
Insomnia: Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
Causes of Short-Term or Transient InsomniaA reaction to change or stress is one of the most common causes of short-term and transient insomnia. This condition is sometimes referred to as adjustment... Read more »
Insomnia: Medications
...every night.It should be stressed that only behavioral or psychologic techniques can actually cure insomnia, whereas prolonged use of sleeping pills can only result in dependency.In general, the... Read more »

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