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Alcohol withdrawal symptoms begin when an alcoholic abruptly stops consuming alcohol. Without proper medical care and supervision, some of these symptoms can be life-threatening and even fatal. Prolonged alcohol dependence has created a chemical balance that is disrupted when the drinker stops drinking; namely, the brain is suddenly short on both alcohol and GABA; synapses begin to fire unobstructed, potentially inducing seizures, convulsions, catatonic states (delirim tremens).

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms include:

Tremors & Shaking
Shivering
Perspiration
Weakness
Agitation
Headaches
Nausea & Vomiting
Delirium

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