A shaky hand, a racing heart, a wave of dread; alcohol withdrawal can feel like your body has turned against you. For many people with alcohol use disorder, those early days without alcohol bring ...

PULLMAN, Wash. — Researchers at Washington State University published a new study that may help curb the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal that push many people back to drinking. In mice experiencing ...

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 ...

September is National Recovery Month, a time to shine a light on the power of healing and hope for those struggling with addiction. Unsurprising to most, alcohol use disorder is one of the most common ...

Beginning a journey away from alcohol dependency marks a bold step forward. This transition, however, comes with its challenges. One of the most significant ones is alcohol withdrawal. For someone ...

Quitting alcohol suddenly can be dangerous, so do it with medical help if you drink heavily. Herbal supplements may ease withdrawal symptoms, but talk to a provider before taking these remedies.

Amino acids reduce symptoms of alcohol abuse, intoxication and withdrawal Amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, are often deficient in alcoholics because of chronic malnutrition and ...

This is the fourth installment in a series of posts on non-pharmacologic approaches to alcohol and drug abuse. Previous posts reviewed the evidence for weak electrical current for reducing symptoms of ...

Emergency departments may be missing opportunities to identify and treat people for problem alcohol use. A new study published in Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research found that less than 1% of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New research suggests the cerebellum helps drive alcohol withdrawal distress. A targeted compound eased symptoms in mice without ...