What is the misconception about withdrawal symptoms in alcohol dependency?
The misconception is that withdrawal symptoms are always dramatic, as portrayed in media. In moderate dependence, the absence of alcohol leads to a new baseline state characterized by anxiety and irritability, rather than the extreme symptoms often depicted.
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