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The MirIAM
Alcohol
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms usually occur within 8 hours after the last drink, but can occur several days later. Symptoms usually peak by 24 to 72 hours but may go on for weeks.
Common withdrawal symptoms include:
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Anxiety or nervousness
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Depression
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Fatigue
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Irritability
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Jumpiness or shakiness
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Mood swings
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Nightmares
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Poor decision making
Additional, less common, withdrawal symptoms may include:
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Clammy skin
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Enlarged (dilated) pupils
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Headache
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Insomnia (sleeping difficulty)
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Loss of appetite
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Nausea and vomiting
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Pallor
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Rapid heart rate
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Sweating
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Tremor of the hands or other body parts
A severe form of alcohol withdrawal called Delirium Tremors can cause:
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Agitation
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Fever
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Seeing or feeling things that aren't there (hallucinations)
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Seizures
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Severe confusion
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