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What Happens to Your Body During the Stages of Detox and How to Manage It Medically reviewed by Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, MD, DPhil Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal and may require medical supervision.

Delirium tremens (DT) is one potential side effect of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). DT is a potentially life threatening condition that can cause tremors, hallucinations, and seizures. AWS is a ...

Poisonings from recreational drug and alcohol use account for 9 percent of all poisoning-related hospital admissions, says a new University of Sydney study revealing that males and people under 30 are ...

Miracles Detox at Southern California Hospital at Culver City is an inpatient, short-term detox treatment program for drug, alcohol and prescription medication dependency. The hospital-based program ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Combining medical services and emotional support, the Detox Unit on the third floor of UofL Health's Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is helping patients take the first steps toward ...

Some experts say that gabapentin may have a role to play in reducing symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome and promoting abstinence. However, this is an off-label use of the drug. Gabapentin is an ...