New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- Going cold turkey might not be the best way to overcome alcohol addiction. When an alcoholic suddenly quits alcohol, his or her body can react to this instant transition in a number of ways. Anxiety, fatigue and even hallucinations can be a result of sudden alcohol withdrawal, also known as Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome.

The symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome can get severe if not dealt with effectively. This is because your body is dependent on the alcohol intake that it is used to and needs to be tapered of gradually. Health Shots got in touch with general physician Dr Priyam Agarwal, who tells us all about the symptoms and causes of alcohol withdrawal symptom and how to prevent it.

What is alcohol withdrawal?...