Eli5: What happens to alcohol dependent people, that need to stay in the hospital for a different reason like an infection or surgery, how do they prevent withdrawal symptoms?

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Eli5: What happens to alcohol dependent people, that need to stay in the hospital for a different reason like an infection or surgery, how do they prevent withdrawal symptoms?

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Someone i know got put into hospital for reasons. He was a heavy drinker, and to make sure the withdrawals didn’t finish him off they gave him 2 shots of vodka every day. At some point they ran out and they had to order more. In the meantime he got administered Cognac…

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