A client plans to enter a treatment facility for alcohol abuse.The client asks the nurse whether there are medications that can decrease the severity of withdrawal symptoms.According to the nurse,which drug is used for this purpose?

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Diazepam (Valium) is commonly used to help manage and decrease the severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms due to its sedative and anxiolytic properties. It helps in reducing the risk of seizures and easing the discomfort associated with withdrawal.

A Client Plans to Enter a Treatment Facility for Alcohol