Dossier
chronic alcohol use disorder
Coverage of chronic alcohol use disorder in the Nexus archive.
- Hiker's unexplained death exposes deadly alcohol withdrawal risk many don't recognize
Hiker Joanna Ruth Shields died from probable alcohol withdrawal seizures linked to chronic alcohol use disorder after being found unresponsive in water near Sykes Hot Springs in California’s Ventana Wilderness. Authorities confirmed no criminal activity, highlighting the risks of sudden alcohol cessation in isolated settings.