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flag Doctors at a UK hospital treat severe alcohol withdrawal by prescribing controlled amounts of alcohol.

flag At Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, doctors are using a unique method to treat severe alcohol withdrawal: prescribing controlled amounts of alcohol. flag This approach, as effective as standard treatments, is used for patients with a history of heavy drinking or those unresponsive to benzodiazepines. flag While it offers fewer seizures and reduced hospital admissions, the method raises ethical concerns and requires further research to establish clear guidelines.

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