Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures: How To Safely Detox
When you struggle with alcohol use disorder and decide you want to stop drinking, you will experience varying degrees of alcohol withdrawal symptoms. The longer you have been misusing alcohol, the more likely you will experience seizures from alcohol withdrawal. What Causes Seizures from Alcohol Withdrawal? It is important to understand how alcohol affects the […]
Why Does The Nose Turn Red From Alcohol Abuse?
One of the telltale signs of alcohol misuse is alcohol red nose. This condition is quite common in people who have misused alcohol for a long period. This is because their body has undergone physical changes from the alcohol, and a red nose is just one such change. Why Does Alcohol Turn the Nose Red? […]
What Are Alcohol Withdrawal Tremors?
Alcohol withdrawal tremors or shakes are one of the side effects of alcohol abuse and alcohol use disorders. Unfortunately, there can be severe dangers associated with this withdrawal symptom. So, it is worthwhile to understand when you should seek professional help to reduce and prevent alcohol shakes and potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms. What Are Alcohol […]
What To Expect When Detoxing From Alcohol
There are numerous reasons why people struggle to stop drinking excessively, but detoxing from alcohol has symptoms among the most frightening. It’s common knowledge that if you’ve been drinking heavily for a long time, quitting can have side effects. This is especially true if you quit suddenly or ‘cold turkey.’ But how severe is alcohol […]
What Is Alcohol Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?
Alcohol post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) is the recurrence of withdrawal symptoms for months—or even years—after alcohol detox. Acute withdrawal symptoms are usually physical symptoms that last about a week or two during detox. As your symptoms peak during the acute phase of withdrawal, you might begin experiencing mental health symptoms such as anxiety or depression […]