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Shaking from alcohol withdrawal may occur because the nerve cells are damaged due to alcohol use. This type of nerve damage commonly occurs in the hands of alcoholics. Chronic alcoholism can also cause damage to the cerebellum of the brain, which may lead to episodes of shaking even after withdrawal is complete. linsc
