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Delirium tremens (DT) is one potential side effect of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). DT is a potentially life threatening condition that can cause tremors, hallucinations, and seizures. AWS is a ...

Poisonings from recreational drug and alcohol use account for 9 percent of all poisoning-related hospital admissions, says a new University of Sydney study revealing that males and people under 30 are ...

(CNN) — The number of women ages 40 to 64 seen at a hospital because of alcohol misuse nearly doubled during the pandemic, according to a new study. During 10 months between April 2020 and September ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Combining medical services and emotional support, the Detox Unit on the third floor of UofL Health's Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is helping patients take the first steps toward ...

Some experts say that gabapentin may have a role to play in reducing symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome and promoting abstinence. However, this is an off-label use of the drug. Gabapentin is an ...