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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

Assessment and management of acute alcohol withdrawal and delirium tremens.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Emergency MedicineMental HealthAddiction MedicineCritical Care
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Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [CG100]: Alcohol-use disorders: diagnosis and management of physical complications
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Canadian guideline for the clinical management of high-risk drinking and alcohol use disorder, including withdrawal
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EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management of alcohol-related liver disease
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NICE guideline [CG100]: Alcohol-use disorders: diagnosis and clinical management of alcohol-related physical complications
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The ASAM Clinical Practice Guideline on Alcohol Withdrawal Management
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The ASAM Clinical Practice Guideline on Alcohol Withdrawal Management
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