fluctuating. 1  intransitive verb. 2  1 : to shift back and forth uncertainly Oil prices fluctuated. 3  2 : to rise and fall in or as if in waves The boat fluctuated on the rough sea. 4  transitive verb. : 5  to cause to fluctuate.
Alcohol withdrawal is the changes the body goes through when a person suddenly stops drinking after prolonged and heavy alcohol use. Symptoms include trembling (shakes), insomnia, anxiety, and other physical and mental symptoms. Alcohol has a slowing effect (also called a sedating effect or depressant effect) on the brain.
Back to Top Symptoms. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms usually occur within 8 hours after the last drink, but can occur days later. Symptoms usually peak by 24 - 72 hours, but may persist for weeks.ack to Top Causes. Alcohol withdrawal occurs most often in adults, but it may occur in teenagers or children. The more you drink every day, the more likely you are to develop alcohol withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking. You may have more severe withdrawal symptoms if you have certain other medical problems.