James's wife has noticed after he has been drinking, he vomits, has the shakes, and gets anxious because of his visual hallucinations. She is concerned because she has read that people who drink can have these symptoms. Which of the following problems is James exhibiting?

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James is exhibiting symptoms of delirium tremens, which is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal that can occur in heavy, long-term drinkers. Symptoms include vomiting, tremors, anxiety, and visual hallucinations. It is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment. A hangover may cause some of these symptoms, but not to the severity of delirium tremens. Dissociation and convulsive seizures are not associated with alcohol withdrawal.

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