Alcohol withdrawal occurs when someone who is physically dependent on alcohol suddenly stops or reduces their drinking. In the most severe cases, the condition can be fatal. Many symptoms may arise ...

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

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 rehab ...

New-onset adult seizures may be due to stroke, high blood sugar, alcohol use or withdrawal, and several other medical conditions. If you had a first-time seizure as an adult, it may be a sign of ...

Alaska law enforcement officials say statewide drug enforcement actions focused on mail service resulted in the seizure of more than four times as much alcohol in 2024 than in 2023. Officials seized ...

“Alcohol is the anesthesia by which we endure the operation of life.” —Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw Alcohol abuse is among the leading causes of preventable death in the United States—not ...

Alcoholic beverages seized by operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Owerri. Ndukwe said the seizure was part of efforts by the agency to enforce ...