The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

What is Huck talking about when he refers to Pap’s “delirium tremens”?

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Delirium tremens refers to alcohol withdrawal. This type of withdrawal is extreme and marked by an altered mental state, which might include halucinations. Physical symptoms can include shaking, twitching, sweating, and an irregular heartbeat. 

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