Alcoholism: A Doctor Discusses Alcohol Withdrawal, Detox and Treatment

Why is alcohol withdrawal so dangerous? How long does alcohol detox take? What's involved in treatment for alcoholism? Listen in as host William C. Moyers asks addiction recovery expert Marvin D. Seppala, MD, about the symptoms and complications of alcohol withdrawal, the process for safely detoxing from alcohol and the most effective ways to treat mild, moderate or severe alcohol use disorder.