Alcohol Withdrawal: Prevention & Expectations (DTs, Delirium Tremens)

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Alcohol Withdrawal

Alternate Names : DTs, Delirium Tremens

Alcohol Withdrawal | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the condition?

A person can prevent alcohol withdrawal by not drinking alcohol excessively. A person with alcoholism who wishes to stop drinking should consult his or her healthcare provider. Certain treatment and programs may curtail alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

Alcohol withdrawal can lead to DTs, which can be fatal if untreated. A person may find it hard to handle stressful situations and may begin drinking again.

What are the risks to others?

Alcohol withdrawal is not contagious, and poses no direct risk to others.

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Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 09/14/01

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