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.
Nonetheless, the acute treatment for mild cases of alcohol withdrawal usually includes: 1  blood tests. 2  patient and family counseling to discuss the long-term issue of alcoholism. 3  sedative drugs to help ease withdrawal symptoms.  testing and treatment for other medical problems linked to alcohol use.