A new study in rats finds that environmental stimuli learned during the withdrawal stage of alcohol addiction results in intensified cravings. From ‘snackable content’ on streaming platforms to ...

Beginning a journey away from alcohol dependency marks a bold step forward. This transition, however, comes with its challenges. One of the most significant ones is alcohol withdrawal. For someone ...

One of the main physical symptoms of alcohol withdrawal is "allodynia"— increased sensitivity to mechanical stimuli that are normally innocuous, which is a clinical sign of chronic pain. The ...

For people transitioning from detox to residential addiction treatment in California, Bright Future Recovery has announced ...

PULLMAN, Wash. — Researchers at Washington State University published a new study that may help curb the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal that push many people back to drinking. In mice experiencing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New research suggests the cerebellum helps drive alcohol withdrawal distress. A targeted compound eased symptoms in mice without ...

Phenobarbital is a medication that doctors may prescribe to treat alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) during detox. There are many risks associated with its use, and it’s typically only used in rehab ...

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 ...

Alcohol use disorder affects tens of millions of people globally, resulting in massive economic costs and severe public ...