In rare and severe cases of alcohol withdrawal, one NHS trust is prescribing alcohol to treat patients. A specialized team at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust prescribes carefully ...

The alcohol withdrawal timeline varies, but the worst of the symptoms typically wear off after 72 hours. People who are daily or heavy drinkers may need medical support to quit.

One of the main physical symptoms of alcohol withdrawal is 'allodynia' -- increased sensitivity to mechanical stimuli that are normally innocuous, which is a clinical sign of chronic pain.

To our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive review to examine the role of α 2-agonists, including dexmedetomidine, in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. The influence of noradrenergic ...

Phenobarbital is a medication that doctors may prescribe to treat alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) during detox. There are many risks associated with its use, and it’s typically only used in ...

The need for acute or alcohol-related medical treatment in the 3 months after hospital discharge was also not significantly different between the two groups: 54% of the oral group versus 61% of ...

A common drug used for inflammatory skin conditions may hold the key to treating both alcohol addiction and pain sensitivity. That’s what scientists at a leading research institute have found.

Gallus S, Lugo A, Borroni E, et al. Symptoms of protracted alcohol withdrawal in patients with alcohol use disorder: a comprehensive systematic review. Curr Neuropharmacol 2023;21:409-416.

Are you looking for non-pharmacologic approaches for managing withdrawal from nicotine or alcohol? Some research findings suggest that St. John's wort is an effective approach.

Alcoholic insanity is an outdated term for alcohol-induced psychosis. Learn the symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and when to seek help.