Soon after quitting alcohol you may notice improved mood, sleep, and blood pressure. There are also long-term benefits for the liver, heart, and brain.

Here are 12 science-backed benefits of taking a break from alcohol—even just for one month.

Alcohol withdrawal occurs when someone who is physically dependent on alcohol suddenly stops or reduces their drinking. In the most severe cases, the condition can be fatal. Many symptoms may arise ...

Phenobarbital is a medication that doctors may prescribe to treat alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) during detox. There are many risks associated with its use, and it’s typically only used in rehab ...

What Happens to Your Body During the Stages of Detox and How to Manage It Medically reviewed by Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, MD, DPhil Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal and may require medical supervision.

Alcohol-induced psychosis can happen after intoxication, during withdrawal, or it can be chronic among people living with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Here’s what it looks like. Alcohol is a ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New research suggests the cerebellum helps drive alcohol withdrawal distress. A targeted compound eased symptoms in mice without ...

Stopping alcohol consumption triggers immediate physical and mental changes. The timeline and intensity vary depending on drinking patterns, overall health, and individual factors. When a person stops ...