What Happens to Your Body During the Stages of Detox and How to Manage It Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal and may require medical supervision. Alcohol withdrawal causes physical and emotional symptoms ...

Drinking alcohol can also cause both short term and long term changes to your brain. Here’s what you need to know.

Have you ever heard how a pitcher plant works? A beautiful, vibrant pitcher plant stands out in the tropical forest, its sweet nectar irresistibly attracting unsuspecting insects. A fly, captivated by ...

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. In a new ...

Alcohol withdrawal occurs when someone who is physically dependent on alcohol suddenly stops or reduces their drinking. In the most severe cases, the condition can be fatal. Many symptoms may arise ...

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 Carol ...

September is National Recovery Month, a time to shine a light on the power of healing and hope for those struggling with addiction. Unsurprising to most, alcohol use disorder is one of the most common ...

Background: GABAergic anticonvulsants have been recommended for the treatment of alcohol dependence and the prevention of relapse. Several studies have demonstrated topiramate's efficacy in improving ...