Alcohol Withdrawal: Managing Symptoms and Cravings to Stay Sober
Individuals in this phase often experience a more frequent relapse due to the extent of alcohol withdrawal symptoms. When a heavy drinker abruptly stops drinking, the neurotransmitters in the brain begin to malfunction. Alcohol has a sedating effect which the brain chemically adjusts to by producing balance chemicals such as serotonin and norepinephrine in a…