Yes.: In the very severe cases, delirium tremens can cause fatal seizures, although most withdrawal fatalities occur from falls while mentally incapacitated.
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Sometimes: About 90% of people with alcohol withdrawal have "the shakes" - severe tremor, anxiety, sweating, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, but about 10% can go on to seizures, which sometimes can be fatal, or a severe illness called delirium tremens (dt's), in which people are agitated, confused, hallucinating, where heart attacks, strokes and death may occur. You should seek expert help.
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