Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) Practice

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of alcohol withdrawal?

Nausea
Delirium tremens
Euphoria
Increased heart rate

The correct answer is: Euphoria

Euphoria is not a symptom of alcohol withdrawal. In fact, withdrawal symptoms are typically the result of the absence of alcohol, which can lead to a range of negative effects on the body and mind. When an individual who is dependent on alcohol suddenly reduces or halts their intake, the body reacts to the lack of alcohol, resulting in adverse symptoms. Symptoms like nausea, delirium tremens, and increased heart rate are indeed common in alcohol withdrawal scenarios. Nausea often arises as the body struggles to cope with the absence of alcohol. Delirium tremens, a severe form of withdrawal, includes confusion, agitation, and hallucinations, indicating significant physiological stress. Increased heart rate is a physiological response to withdrawal, as the body may experience heightened anxiety and stress in the absence of alcohol, leading to stimulation of the autonomic nervous system. Therefore, euphoria stands out as not fitting into the typical withdrawal symptom profile.