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.
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.ymptoms. 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.