Why Does Alcohol Cause the Shakes?

  What are ‘the shakes’ and what causes them? The ‘alcohol shakes’ is a term to describe tremors caused by Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome, which occurs in some frequent alcohol users when they suddenly stop drinking.   Rehab Costs & Options for Alcohol | Drugs | Other addictions It is part of a condition called alcohol withdrawal syndrome that occurs in around […]

What does an addiction psychiatrist do?

An addiction psychiatrist is a doctor who specialises in addiction and in the mental health conditions that can come with it. They look at your physical and mental health before deciding what care you need. Where necessary, they diagnose conditions and prescribe medication. Not all addiction treatment involves a psychiatrist, and many centres have a […]