Alcoholism

l. Withdrawal can come
             about from alcohol consumption either being decreased or completely halted (Cruz 1). Signs of such occurrences can be mild shakiness and sweats, hallucinations, or even severe hallucinations, known as delirium tremens or DT's. Withdrawal usually only occurs in those who have been drinking heavily for several weeks or months and then suddenly stop drinking. As for individuals who have gone through withdrawal before, sorry but you are more likely to have these symptoms each time you choose to quit again ("Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome" 1). These symptoms include, elevated temperature, rapid heart rate, increase in blood pressure, psychosis, restlessness or agitation, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, tremors and seizures, confusion, and rarely death (Cruz 2).
             Alcoholism has four main symptoms which include, craving, lack of control, physical tolerance, and eventually a physical dependence (Gordis 1). The immediate physical effects of alcohol abuse can range anywhere from wild mood changes to complete loss of co
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