Those who have struggled with alcoholism are more likely to experience severe and potentially life-threatening symptoms of withdrawal. Alcohol is a depressant that alters your brain function and changes how your central nervous system communicates. If you consistently abuse alcohol for an extended period, the way your brain processes will change in a significant way. When drinking stops abruptly, the brain will remain in an altered state, leading to severe physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Mild symptoms, including headache, stomach cramping, nausea, vomiting, sweating, and shaky hands, will begin within several hours of the last drink. More severe symptoms of withdrawal will likely start to take hold within the next 24 to 48 hours. These symptoms may include rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, tremors, severe confusion, depression, anxiety, and hallucinations (delirium tremens). These symptoms can be harshly uncomfortable – even life-threatening if not adequately monitored.
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