Exploring Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is characterized by hyperactivity of the nervous system. This hyperactivity represents the brain’s attempt to function normally despite the inhibitory effect of chronic alcohol consumption. The syndrome manifests when alcohol consumption ceases. Experimental, clinical, an...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Finn, Deborah A., Crabbe, John C.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 1997
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6826827/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15704352
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Sumario:Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is characterized by hyperactivity of the nervous system. This hyperactivity represents the brain’s attempt to function normally despite the inhibitory effect of chronic alcohol consumption. The syndrome manifests when alcohol consumption ceases. Experimental, clinical, and genetic research have linked the development of withdrawal to alterations in the sensitivity of neuronal communication systems. Early treatment of the syndrome is advised, because the symptom severity may increase with each subsequent episode.

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