Abrupt alcohol withdrawal can be fatal for people with severe alcohol dependence.

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Is it true that Abrupt alcohol withdrawal can be fatal for people with severe alcohol dependence?

Yes. Multiple reference and peer-reviewed sources state that severe alcohol withdrawal, including delirium tremens, can be life-threatening or fatal, particularly after abrupt cessation in people with alcohol dependence or severe alcohol use disorder.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 5 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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Alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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Alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_withdrawal_syndrome

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Complications of Alcohol Withdrawal: Pathophysiological Insights -

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Complications of Alcohol Withdrawal: Pathophysiological Insights - PMC Lock. (n.d.). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6761825/

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome in hospitalized patients: a practical review.

2026

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F, C., L, L., A, C., R, D. G., & G, A. (2026). Alcohol withdrawal syndrome in hospitalized patients: a practical review.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejim.2026.107103

Delirium Tremens: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Delirium Tremens: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment. (n.d.). my.clevelandclinic.org. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/25052-delirium-tremens

Neutrophil–Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of Delirium Tremens in Alcohol Withdrawal: A Retrospective Study

2026

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Sudhir, D. B. S. ,. D. J. B. R. ,. D. A. K. ,. D. I. C. (2026). Neutrophil–Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of Delirium Tremens in Alcohol Withdrawal: A Retrospective Study. zenodo.org. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19467639

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