Definition of avert. transitive verb. 1 : to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance I found the sight so grotesque that I had to avert my eyes â¦ â John Gregory Dunne. 2 : to see coming and ward off : avoid avert disaster.
Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome. Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndromeâoften abbreviated to benzo withdrawalâis the cluster of symptoms that emerge when a person who has taken benzodiazepines, either medically or recreationally, and has developed a physical dependence undergoes dosage reduction or discontinuation.
Several detoxification medication regimens are appropriate for use in outpatient alcohol withdrawal. Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), one of the most frequently used medications, has a well-documented efficacy profile.21,22 This drug has a wide therapeutic window and is âself-taperingâ because of its long half-life.