alcohol withdrawal definition
Definition of Alcohol Withdrawal. Alcohol withdrawal refers to the symptoms that may be experienced when a person who regularly drinks too much alcohol (an alcoholic) suddenly stops drinking.
Alcohol withdrawal is a life-threatening condition. It can begin within 12 to 24 hours of admission or as late as 2 weeks after a person stops drinking. Early-stage withdrawal usually occurs within 48 hours of the patientâs last drink, with generally mild symptoms.