The Kindling Effect in Alcohol and Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: Why Repeated Detox Attempts Increase Risk
Many people believe withdrawal is most dangerous the first time. In reality, repeated cycles of stopping and restarting substances like alcohol and benzodiazepines can make withdrawal progressively more severe. This process is known as the kindling effect, and it helps explain why symptoms often worsen over time even when someone is using less than before. […]