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Alcoholic seizures and psychosis, what to do?

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Get help: People who drink enough to get alcohol withdrawal seizures and delirium have a medical emergency, and need expert and specialized help. These conditions are life-threatening, and can cause severe long-term health effects. In addition, those drinking that heavily commonly get liver, heart and other problems. Get to an addiction medicine physician for evaluation, and a recognized treatment facility.

Answered 9/28/2016

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