The idea of going sober for a limited time can be appealing — research shows even a temporary dry spell offers some health ...

Hannah Snyder, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and addiction specialist with the Cleveland Clinic. She completed her ...

Dry January is becoming a 'fashionable exercise' and is increasingly being used as an excuse for dangerous year-round ...

However, treatment is available and can be highly effective. For those trying to detox from alcohol, it is vital to do so under the supervision of a doctor, as the withdrawal symptoms may be severe.

When someone is struggling with drinking, Weimer’s group advocates for a “no wrong door” approach. But in Montana, most ...

It lists typical features of alcohol withdrawal as: Signs of heightened ... Withdrawal and detox are first steps, but further treatment and support is usually needed for long term sobriety.

The total costs associated with dexmedetomidine use in alcohol withdrawal treatment are difficult to calculate. However, a cost-minimization analysis of dexmedetomidine used for ICU sedation may ...

Darren Quelch wishes to acknowledge Sally Bradberry (Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Alcohol Lead), Arlene Copland (Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Alcohol Nurse Consultant) and ...

In rare and severe cases of alcohol withdrawal, one NHS trust is prescribing alcohol to treat patients. A specialised team at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust prescribes carefully ...

While naltrexone or acamprosate blocks the effects of alcohol or reduces withdrawal symptoms ... who have not previously received traditional treatment for AUD or for whom treatment has ...