Wernicke’s Encephalopathy: The Importance of Medically Supervised Detox
Wernicke’s encephalopathy, also known in the past as wet brain, is a neurological disorder that is caused by a lack of vitamin B1. This can happen when someone is addicted to alcohol and stops drinking abruptly. Without proper medical supervision, this can lead to serious health complications. This blog post will discuss the symptoms of Wernicke’s encephalopathy and the importance of medically supervised detox. When someone with an alcohol addiction stops drinking abruptly, they can experience a range of withdrawal