Alcohol withdrawal is associated with positive changes in the composition and function of the gut microbiome, improving our ...

However, for 5% of people, alcohol withdrawal can cause delirium tremens, a severe side effect that can result in seizures, hallucinations, and confusion. Seizures experienced in delirium tremens ...

CBD appears to reduce symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and risk of relapse, while also providing neuroprotective effects, according to a new federally funded study published in the journal Nature.

“Alcohol has a depressant effect on the body’s systems,” says Nealon. “If you drink often and develop alcohol use disorder, your central nervous system adjusts to having alcohol in the brain.

By Dr Vasilios SilivistrisAlcohol withdrawal differs from withdrawal from most other drugs because it can be fatal. The only drugs as likely to cause death from withdrawal are benzodiazepines. Heroin ...

The effects of suddenly quitting drinking, also known as alcohol withdrawal, can vary from person to person based on factors such as the level of alcohol consumption, individual health, and ...

We have prepared this short guide on alcohol addiction in order to educate readers on the signs of addiction and effects of withdrawal, better enabling them to help with alcohol addiction, whether ...

September is National Recovery Month, a time to shine a light on the power of healing and hope for those struggling with addiction. Unsurprising to most, alcohol use disorder is one of the most ...

Original Article Published: 24 June 2015 Dissociating Motivational From Physiological Withdrawal in Alcohol Dependence: Role of Central Amygdala κ-Opioid Receptors Jessica L Kissler & Brendan M ...