A surgical implant that reduces cravings for alcohol is helping free patients and their families from the pain of addiction.

While public treatment centers offer essential services, private detox centers provide a higher level of care and comfort.

ONE of the chief aims in the present-day treatment of the acutely ill alcoholic patient is to provide adequate symptomatic control of severe acute intoxication, delirium tremens, the withdrawal ...

Abaqa died the following year, possibly amid a delirium tremens caused by excessive drinking or poisoned by his Persian finance minister, who practiced Islam (in fact, he was accused and eventually ...

The moment you decide to stop consuming alcohol, your body and mind begin a journey of adjustment and healing. The timeline and intensity of these changes can vary significantly depending on ...

Research, with promising results, was widespread at VA hospitals and other institutions until the late 1960s, when moral ...

Within 24-72 hours: The risk of more severe symptoms like seizures and delirium tremens (DTs) is highest during this period. Medical supervision is crucial for individuals with a history of heavy ...

However, in some cases, they can last for weeks. Delirium tremens is an extreme syndrome of alcohol withdrawal. It is a medical emergency and can result in death if not promptly treated. Symptoms may ...

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