Alcohol Withdrawal Is Terrible — My Experiences...

Alcohol withdrawal is a dangerous syndrome that can potentially kill. What leads to this syndrome is the downregulation of GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid) — an inhibitory (calming) neurotransmitter in the brain and a spike in excitatory neurotransmitters like norepinephrine and glutamate. A nasty situation indeed. True delirium tremens is not to be confused with garden-variety alcohol withdrawal or alcoholic hallucinosis. Disclaimer: I am not a licensed healthcare professional. If you are experiencing a crisis or medical emergency please contact your primary care provider, dial 911 or go to the nearest hospital. True D.T.s are likely to land you in the ICU and are fairly rare. According to WebMD, the odds of its occurrence are 15% and the mortality rate if left untreated is around 37%; with early treatment, the percentage drops to 5%, according to Facty Health. The images of individuals appearing in this video serve solely for illustrative purposes. They may not represent actual doctors or patients. #alcoholaddiction #alcoholdetox #alcoholwithdrawal #alcoholusedisorder #substanceabuseawareness