Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
Topic
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a set of symptoms that can occur following a reduction in or cessation of alcohol use after a period of excessive use. Symptoms typically include anxiety, shakiness, sweating, vomiting, fast heart rate, and a mild fever. More severe cases can lead to life-threatening complications such as seizures and delirium tremens.
What experts have said about Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
2 statements · 2 negative
Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal.
“You can kill, you can die.”
Open the episode · Jocko Willink, Matt McCusker & Jeff Dye - Mostly Wise #3 - #1139Listen at 57:24
Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal.
“you can actually die from withdrawing from alcohol”
Open the episode · Hunter Biden, Matt McCusker & Duncan Trussell - Mostly Wise #2 - #1136Listen at 36:48
Statements are attributed to the speaker as said on the episode and reflect their view at the time, not PodLume's. They are not advice.