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  2. Delirium tremens - Wikipedia

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    Delirium tremens was also given an alternate medical definition since at least the 1840s, being known as mania a potu, which translates to 'mania from drink'. [28] The Belgian beer "Delirium Tremens," introduced in 1988, is a direct reference and also uses a pink elephant as its logo to highlight one of the symptoms of delirium tremens. [29] [30]

  3. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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    More severe symptoms may include seizures, and delirium tremens (DTs); which can be fatal in untreated patients. [1] Symptoms start at around 6 hours after the last drink. [2] Peak incidence of seizures occurs at 24-36 hours [5] and peak incidence of delirium tremens is at 48-72 hours. [6] Alcohol withdrawal may occur in those who are alcohol ...

  4. Thomas Sutton (physician) - Wikipedia

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    Thomas Sutton (1767–1835), a physician in Kent, England, was the first to publish a description of delirium tremens (the "DTs") and to connect the illness to an over indulgence in alcohol. [ 1 ] Sutton was born in Staffordshire, England about 1767.

  5. Alcoholism - Wikipedia

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    Those who approach alcoholism as a medical condition or disease recommend differing treatments from, for instance, those who approach the condition as one of social choice. Most treatments focus on helping people discontinue their alcohol intake, followed up with life training and/or social support to help them resist a return to alcohol use.

  6. Alcoholic hallucinosis - Wikipedia

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    Alcoholic hallucinosis is a much less serious diagnosis than delirium tremens. Delirium tremens (DTs) do not appear suddenly, unlike alcoholic hallucinosis. DTs also take approximately 48 to 72 hours to appear after the heavy drinking stops. A tremor develops in the hands and can also affect the head and body.

  7. Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) is the combined presence of Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) and alcoholic Korsakoff syndrome (AKS [clarification needed]).Due to the close relationship between these two disorders, people with either are usually diagnosed with WKS as a single syndrome.

  8. Drug withdrawal - Wikipedia

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    physical dependence – dependence that involves persistent physical–somatic withdrawal symptoms (e.g., fatigue and delirium tremens) psychological dependence – dependence socially seen as being extremely mild compared to physical dependence (e.g., with enough willpower it could be overcome)

  9. Cold turkey - Wikipedia

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    For long-term alcoholics, going cold turkey can cause life-threatening delirium tremens. [1] In the case of opioid withdrawal , going "cold turkey" is extremely unpleasant but less dangerous. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Life-threatening issues are unlikely unless one has a pre-existing medical condition.