Author name: Dr. Richard Crabbe

Dr. Richard Crabbe joined our team in 2019 as our psychiatrist and medical director. He attended the University of Ghana Medical School where he became a Medical Doctor in 1977. From 1978 through 1984, he was a medical officer in the Ghana Navy and provided a variety of services from general medicine to surgeries. He received his Certificate in General Psychology from the American Board of Psychology and Neurology in 2002.

Can Alcohol Withdrawal Cause Seizures?

Can Alcohol Withdrawal Cause Seizures? Here’s What You Should Know About Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures

Can Alcohol Withdrawal Cause Seizures? Yes. Alcohol withdrawal seizures can occur within 8 to 24 hours after heavy drinking is stopped. These seizures are typically generalized and may happen as a single seizure or in clusters over several hours. Sudden cessation of alcohol, especially after prolonged use, increases the risk of seizures from alcohol withdrawal.

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