Alcohol withdrawal syndrome, or the sudden cessation of heavy drinking among people with alcohol use disorder, is associated with higher risks of surgical complications, according to surgeons at the ...

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a potentially life-threatening condition that may complicate patients' recovery after surgery. About 28.9 million people age 12 and older in the United States have ...

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 ...

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab Orlando has published a new educational resource focused on treatment considerations during ...

The substances abused must be determined early in treatment, because there are substantial differences in severe complications and in the management of withdrawal from alcohol and sedatives, opiates, ...

The main goal when determining the level of care is to match the intensity of the treatment to the severity of the addiction.

Murang'a governor Mwangi wa Iria speaking to youth from various parts who had arrived to be screened after they were presented by their relatives after suffering withdrawal syndromes. [PHOTO:BONIFACE ...

Dry January” is an opportunity for primary care providers to open up a conversation around alcohol use, according to an ...