Alcohol Withdrawal Research Paper

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Alcohol Withdrawal Alcohol withdrawal is a group of symptoms that can develop when a person who drinks heavily and regularly stops drinking or drinks less. CAUSES Heavy and regular drinking can cause chemicals that send signals from the brain to the body (neurotransmitters) to deactivate. Alcohol withdrawal develops when deactivated neurotransmitters reactivate because a person stops drinking or drinks less. RISK FACTORS The more you drink and the longer you drink, the greater the risk of alcohol withdrawal. The risk of a severe withdrawal is higher if you: Had severe alcohol withdrawal in the past. Had a seizure during a previous episode of alcohol withdrawal. Are elderly. Are pregnant. Have been abusing drugs.