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Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Protocols
Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Protocols Alcohol withdrawal and its treatment Alcohol withdrawal occurs when a person who is dependent on alcohol suddenly stops drinking. It usually begins within 24 hours of stopping drinking and lasts between four and ten days. The orst period is usually the first two to three days. The more the erson was […]
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DEPRESSANTS (ALCOHOL, BENZODIAZEPINES)
Alcohol consumption is generally accepted and openly advertised in many Western countries. This social acceptability has been blamed in part for the high rates of dependence. Countries where alcohol is more available have higher rates of alcoholism. Alcohol is a depressant, although people experience increased confidence and may be more sociable due to lowered inhibitions. […]
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Alcohol withdrawal states Withdrawal syndrome
Not every heavy drinker will suffer a withdrawal syndrome, but, for most who do, it is unpleasant Onset: three to six hours after last drink Duration: fi ve to seven days Common withdrawal symptoms: headache, nausea, vomiting, sweating and tremor. Generalised (grand mal) convulsions may occur during withdrawal Delirium tremens This occurs in about 5% […]
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Classifi cation of alcohol-related disorders
Acute intoxication: at low doses, alcohol may have stimulant effects, but these give way to agitation and, ultimately, sedation at higher doses. ‘Drunkenness’ may be uncomplicated or may lead to hangover, trauma, delirium, convulsions or coma Pathological intoxication: a state in which even small quantities of alcohol produce sudden, uncharacteristic outbursts of violent behaviour Harmful […]
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Managing alcohol dependence
Managing alcohol dependence Detoxification Alcohol dependence usually requires controlled withdrawal (detoxifi cation) with an attenuation therapy (such as a benzodiazepine), as abrupt cessation of alcohol can induce one of the withdrawal states (Box 14.5). Detoxifi cation is increasingly taking place in the community, but inpatient detoxifi cation is recommended for those at risk of suicide, […]
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Alcohol-related problems
18,500 deaths a year in England and Wales are related to alcohol consumption 300 of these deaths are the direct result of alcoholic liver damage (the true fi gure is probably many times higher but is hidden by under-reporting on death certifi cates) Just over 1 in 1000 people die per year of an alcohol-related […]
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Prevalence of alcohol-related problem
Prevalence of alcohol-related problems as follows: 1 As with any drug of addiction, there are four levels of alcohol use. Social drinking: only about 10% of the population are teetotal. 2 At risk consumption: this is the level of alcohol intake that, if maintained, poses a risk to health. The Health of the Nation gives […]
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Alcohol aggression and violence
Alcohol is strongly associated with violent crime, and research suggests that it contributes to aggression. The strength of the relationship seems to be culturally dependent, and the pattern of drinking seems to play an important role in causing violence. Thus, both the environment and the characteristics of the drinker infl uence the effects of alcohol. […]
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Relationship between alcohol and schizophrenia
The studies show that there is relationship between alcohol and schizophrenia. A person with alcohol dependence is more likely to have schizophrenia and a patient with schizophrenia is more likely to exhibit alcohol dependence, than is the general population. Most clinical studies, patient reports and anecdotal clinical observations suggest that excessive use of alcohol leads […]
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Alcohol and suicide risk
The relationship between alcohol consumption and suicide or attempted suicide is well established among heavier drinkers. The risk of suicidal behaviour in this group increases with psychiatric comorbidity. Suicide rates are also found to rise with increased per capita consumption. The suicide rate for younger people seems to be more signifi cantly related to per […]
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