Horror stories of painful alcohol withdrawal symptoms leave many avoiding detox. 
We’ve all heard the scary versions of alcohol detox: uncontrollable shaking/tremors, vomiting, insomnia, confusions, extreme agitation, hallucinations, seizures. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a real thing.
What is Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome and what are the symptoms?
Heavy drinking effects the nervous system and hijacks the reward system of the brain. Your body becomes dependent on the artificial affects of alcohol, so if or when that is suddenly removed, it can react is severe ways. Imagine jumping into the Garden Hills pool only to have your swimsuit disappear, you might freak out at being stuck naked. This is essentially what your nervous system is doing when you suddenly stop abusing alcohol. It freaks out. Read more →
