The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released "Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails -- A Tool for Local Government Officials, Jail Administrators, Correctional Officers, and ...

Phenobarbital is a medication that doctors may prescribe to treat alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) during detox. There are many risks associated with its use, and it’s typically only used in rehab ...

What Happens to Your Body During the Stages of Detox and How to Manage It Medically reviewed by Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, MD, DPhil Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal and may require medical supervision.