There are a lot of forms in which the alcohol detox syndrome can manifest, from sleep disturbances and mild anxiety to very severe delirium, visual hallucinations and convulsions (which may result in death). There are various factors that influence the severity of alcohol withdrawal, factors including age, genetics and, most importantly, the degree of alcohol intake and length of time the individual has been using alcohol. Alcohol addiction can be trigger for the next withdrawal symptoms:

* Psychomotor agitation is a series of unintentional and purposeless motions that stem from mental tension and anxiety of an individual. This includes pacing around a room, wringing one’s hands, pulling off clothing and putting it back on and other similar actions. In more severe cases, the motions may become harmful to the individual, such as ripping, tearing or chewing at the skin around one’s fingernails or lips to the point of bleeding. Psychomotor agitation is a symptom typically found in Major depressive disorder or OCD(obsession compulsive disorder), and sometimes the manic phase in bipolar disorder, although it can also be a result of an excess intake of stimulants. The middle aged and the elderly are more at risk to express this condition.

* Alcoholic hallucinosis is a rare complication of alcohol withdrawal in alcoholics. This develops about 12 to 24 hours after drinking stops and involves auditory hallucinations, most commonly accusatory or threatening voices. This condition is distinct from delirium tremens since it develops and resolves rapidly, involves a limited set of hallucinations and has no other physical symptoms. The risk of developing alcoholic hallucinosis is increased by long-term heavy alcohol abuse and the use of other illicit drugs.

* Anorexia is the decreased sensation of appetite. While the term in non-scientific publications is often used interchangeably with anorexia nervosa, many possible causes exist for a decreased appetite, some of which may be harmless, while others indicate a serious clinical condition, or pose a significant risk.

* Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioral components. These components combine to create an unpleasant feeling that is typically associated with uneasiness, fear, or worry. Anxiety is a generalized mood condition that occurs without an identifiable triggering stimulus. As such, it is distinguished from fear, which occurs in the presence of an observed threat. Additionally, fear is related to the specific behaviors of escape and avoidance, whereas anxiety is the result of threats that are perceived to be uncontrollable or unavoidable.

* Panic attack has been described as an episode of intense fear or apprehension that is of sudden onset. The DSM-IV describes a panic attack as a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort in which (at least 4 of 13) symptoms developed abruptly and reached a peak within 10 minutes. The symptoms of a panic attack commonly last approximately thirty minutes. However, panic attacks can be as short as 15 seconds, while sometimes panic attacks may form a cyclic series of episodes, lasting for an extended period, sometimes hours. Often those afflicted will experience significant anticipatory anxiety and limited symptom attacks in between attacks, in situations where attacks have previously occurred.

We strongly recommend to everyone reading this article to stay out of alcohol abuse, however, if you or someone close to you have problems with alcohol addiction, we suggest you to visit Drug Rehab centers