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Which benzodiazepines for alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS)?

Benzodiazepines are one of the first-line options for alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). Why give benzodiazepines? While other treatments are available for alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS), it has been shown that benzodiazepines are better than other options for the prevention and treatment of alcohol withdrawal seizures. They significantly reduce the incidence of alcohol withdrawal seizures. That…

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