alcohol detox
Medically supervised withdrawal
Alcohol detox is the process of clearing alcohol from the body after prolonged heavy drinking, typically under medical supervision.
Withdrawal symptoms can range from tremors and anxiety to life-threatening seizures, making professional detox necessary for serious cases: He checked into a facility for alcohol detox.
Often shortened to just detox.
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- delirium tremensAcute alcohol withdrawal crisis
- sobrietyUnimpaired mental state
- dry outLose moisture completely
- cold turkeyImmediate complete cessation
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Rapid excessive alcohol consumption
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Harmful pattern of drinking
alcohol dependence · substance abuse · self-destruction · liver damage · wet brain
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Addiction treatment program
alcohol rehabilitation · long-term recovery · aftercare · twelve-step program · outpatient treatment
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