This is called alcohol withdrawal. About half of all people with alcohol use disorder go through it. For men, heavy drinking is defined as five or more alcoholic drinks in a day or 15 or more per ...

Alcohol use disorder is a prevalent and major but preventable cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, causing several ...

Thinking about giving up drinking for a brief period of time? Here are the mental and physical changes you can expect.

Objective: To evaluate literature reporting on the role of norepinephrine in alcohol withdrawal and to determine the safety and efficacy of α 2-agonists in reducing symptoms of this severe condition.

Individuals who had suicidal ideation were excluded for safety reasons, as were people who had severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Through their smartphones, participants answered questions every half ...

Dry January, initiated by Alcohol Change UK, promotes abstaining from alcohol for the month of January, resulting in improved ...

Real-Time Assessment of Positive and Negative Alcohol Effects in Individuals With and Without Alcohol Use Disorder and ...

Symptoms may include an intense urge to consume alcohol, even when drinking has become problematic. Serious symptoms can also include intense periods of withdrawal once you stop using alcohol.

Cannabis can support alcohol detox by reducing anxiety, improving sleep, stimulating appetite, and reducing cravings, making ...

Is withdrawal dangerous? Both alcohol and benzodiazepine drugs are central nervous system depressants; abruptly stopping leads to nervous system excitation. In a small percentage of cases ...