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

At Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, doctors are using a unique method to treat severe alcohol withdrawal: prescribing controlled amounts of alcohol. This approach, as effective as standard treatments, is used for patients with a history of heavy drinking or those unresponsive to benzodiazepines. 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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