An increased seizure risk from repeated withdrawals from chronic alcohol use is called:
A) kindling.
B) alcohol poisoning.
C) Type I alcohol addiction.
D) alcohol epilepsy.

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Kindling is a phenomenon where repeated withdrawals from chronic alcohol use result in an increased risk of seizures, even with decreasing amounts of alcohol consumed. This is because each withdrawal and subsequent seizure can sensitize the brain to future withdrawals and lead to more severe symptoms.

An Increased Seizure Risk from Repeated Withdrawals from Chronic Alcohol