 [ Symptoms ] how long do alcohol withdrawals last i have been an fairly heavy drinker for 20 years i am now 39 years old i have not had a drink in 19 days my withdrawal symptoms are nausea headache dizzy lightheaded wobbly eyes off balance at times hard to breath at times the list goes on if anyone out there can give me some advice or let me know when this will taper down please let me know thank you [ Disease ] why would you want do this your joints do not need to be cracked and the sound tends to annoy others around you is it safe it has not proven to be harmful but that does not mean you should do it