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alcohol withdrawal seizures
Coverage of alcohol withdrawal seizures in the Nexus archive.
- Hiker's unexplained death exposes deadly alcohol withdrawal risk many don't recognize
Hiker Joanna Ruth Shields died from probable alcohol withdrawal seizures linked to chronic alcohol use disorder after being found unresponsive in water near Sykes Hot Springs in California’s Ventana Wilderness. Authorities confirmed no criminal activity, highlighting the risks of sudden alcohol cessation in isolated settings.
- Sheriff's office confirms that hiker found in California forest died of alcohol withdrawal
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a hiker found dead in a California national forest in April died due to alcohol withdrawal seizures. The cause of death was determined to be related to alcohol withdrawal.