Inpatient alcohol rehab (sometimes called residential treatment) doesn’t have one universal length. Most programs are built in phases, and the “right” timeline depends on your withdrawal risk, relapse ...

Some college students chose to participate in Dry January, a health trend aimed at cleansing the body and mind by abstaining from alcohol for 31 days. But what happens to those who suddenly stop ...

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 ...

A shaky hand, a racing heart, a wave of dread; alcohol withdrawal can feel like your body has turned against you. For many people with alcohol use disorder, those early days without alcohol bring ...

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Background: GABAergic anticonvulsants have been recommended for the treatment of alcohol dependence and the prevention of relapse. Several studies have demonstrated topiramate's efficacy in improving ...

The new study found the answer to helping people get through alcohol withdrawal may lie in a region of the brain known as the cerebellum. In mice experiencing withdrawal, scientists were able to ease ...

What compels someone to keep engaging in alcohol use, even if it damages their health, relationships and wellbeing? A new study from Scripps Research offers an important clue: a small midline brain ...

Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a tiny brain region called the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT) ...