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Can the physical symptoms of alcohol withdrawal be eased by giving small amounts of alcohol?

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The physical: Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can be eliminated by not drinking too much! on the other hand, needing an "eye opener"may be a symptom of alcohol dependence.

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