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If a person drinks typical bottle of alcohol a day for several years and stops drinking for two days, when would withdrawal start? can they die?

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48 to 72 hours: The operson may show severe withdrawal symptoms within 48 hours to 72 hours. These may include severe shaking and even seizures, which could cause life threatening problems. I would not advise abrupt discontinuation of alcohol. Please have this person see a physician for proper treatment.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/31/2016

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