The content on this website is general information about addiction and mental health treatment. It is not medical advice, it is not a diagnosis, and it must not be used as a substitute for assessment by a qualified clinician.
This site does not provide diagnosis
Descriptions of conditions and treatments on this site are general. Two people with the same apparent symptoms can have entirely different underlying conditions requiring different treatment. Only an individual assessment can establish what is actually happening.
Do not stop medication or substances based on this site
Withdrawal from alcohol and from benzodiazepines can be medically dangerous and can cause seizures if stopped abruptly. Prescribed medication should not be stopped or altered without medical advice. If you are considering stopping either, seek medical supervision first.
In an emergency
If someone has taken an overdose, is unconscious, is having a seizure, or is at immediate risk of harming themselves or another person, treat it as a medical emergency and seek immediate help rather than using this website.