William H. Reading, MD
Withdrawal Syndromes
Alcohol Withdrawal
Abstinence of a dependent individual from any of the following may produce the alcohol withdrawal syndrome:
Aguardente, Akevitt, Akvavit, Ale, Apfelwein, Applejack, Aquavit, Araka, Armagnac, Awamori, Baijiu, Barley Wine, Basi, Beer, Bilibili, Blaand, Bourbon, Bourbon Whiskey, Brandy, Branntwein, Brannvit, Brennivit, Burukutu, Cachasa, Calvados, Chicha, Chichi, Choujiu, Cognac, Corn Beer, Coyol Wine, Eau-de-Vie, Gaoliang, Gin, Ginger Beer, Girlie Vodka, Gouqi Jui, Grappa, Guaro, Hard Cider, Hard Liquor, Honey Brandy, Huangjiu, Imojochu, Irish Whisky, Kasikisi, Kasiri, Kefir, Kilju, Kokuto Shochu, Komejochu, Kumis, Kvass, Liqueur, Makgeolli, Maotai, Marc, Mbege, Mead, Mead Brandy, Merisa, Mescal, Millet Beer, Moonshine, Mugijoshu, Nihamanchi, Palinca, Palinka, Pear Brandy, Pear Cider, Perry, Petsa-Betsa, Pinga, Pint Vodka, Pisco, Pito, Plum Wine, Poire, Poitin, Pomace Wine, Port, Potato Beer, Poteen, Pulque, Raicilla, Raki, Rakia, Rakija, Rakiya, Rice Baijiu, Roggenkorn, Rum, Rye Beer, Rye Whisky, Sake, Scotch, Scotch Whisky, Sherry, Shobajochu, Shochu, Singani, Slivovitz, Soju, Sonti, Teg, Tembo, Tepache, Tequila, Tescovina, Thwon, Tongba, Trester, Tsikoudia, Tsipouro, Tuak, Tzuica, Umeshu, Urgwagwa, Vermouth, Vodka, Weizenkorn, Wheat Beer, Wheat Whisky, Whiskey, Whisky, Wine, Woman’s Vodka, Yangmei Jiu, Zivania
The Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
Various symptoms of alcohol withdrawal may appear during a period of abstinence from alcohol. Some or all may be present. When symptoms start they may be mild but as the syndrome progresses they may become severe. It is possible to die from alcohol withdrawal so if symptoms begin to develop, it is essential that the withdrawing individual seek medical attention. Treatment with medications can prevent a withdrawal syndrome from developing.
Early withdrawal symptoms:
Feeling of jumpiness or nervousness, Feeling of shakiness, Anxiety, Irritability or easily excited, Emotional volatility, Rapid emotional changes, Depression, Fatigue, Difficulty with thinking clearly, Bad dreams, Worsening of an underlying psychiatric problem, Headache - generalized, pulsating/throbbing, Sweating - especially the palms of the hands or the face, Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of Appetite, Insomnia, Sleeping Difficulty, Paleness, Rapid Heart Rate, Palpitations, Elevated Blood Pressure, Increased Respirations, Pupils Different Size, Enlarged Dilated Pupils, Clammy Skin, Abnormal movements, Tremor, Shakiness, Involuntary Eyelid Movements, Dizziness, Loss of Balance, Incoordination
Severe withdrawal symptoms:
Confusion, Disorientation, Hallucinations (Visual), Delusions, Illusions, Delirium Tremens (DT’s), Agitation, Fever, Convulsions, Seizures