Research progress on benzodiazepines to treat alcohol withdrawal syndrome

doi:10.3868/j.issn.2096-0689.2022.04.003

Journal of Translational Neuroscience ›› 2022, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (4) : 12 -16. DOI: 10.3868/j.issn.2096-0689.2022.04.003

Tiankai Jiang, Yuhang Liang, Lan Jiang, Yinhang Li, Tiantian Jiang, Ye Ruan^*

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Abstract

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) refers to a series of symptoms and signs that chronic alcoholics experience when they suddenly stop drinking or reduce their drinking, usually 12 to 24 h later. These include tremors, fatigue, sweating, hyperreflexia, and gastrointestinal symptoms. This article will analyze the drug treatment of this disease and make a brief review.

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alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) / benzodiazepine (BDZ) / symptom-triggered regimens

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null. Research progress on benzodiazepines to treat alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Journal of Translational Neuroscience, 2022, 7(4): 12-16 DOI:10.3868/j.issn.2096-0689.2022.04.003