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Insomnia, mild anxiety, no shakes no sweats. alcohol withdrawal? history: 3-5 drinks a night, no history of withdrawal, even after 1-2 day breaks.

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Of course: yes these are Alcohol withdrawal symptoms

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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