Alcohol's potentially life-threatening withdrawal syndrome results from its impact on _________ receptors.

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Alcohol's impact on NMDA and GABAA receptors is the primary cause of its potentially life-threatening withdrawal syndrome. NMDA receptors become overly active, while GABAA receptors become desensitized, leading to the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal. Serotonin, norepinephrine, opiate, and dopamine receptors are not as directly involved in alcohol withdrawal.

Alcohol's Potentially Life-Threatening Withdrawal Syndrome Results from Its Impact on _________