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.
The use of medications such as benzodiazepines is a first-line treatment for alcohol withdrawal. Benzodiazepines reduce symptoms and may be life-saving for the patient. Commonly used medicines in this group include chlordiazepoxide (Librium), diazepam (Valium), and lorazepam (Ativan).