Alcoholism
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Alcohol intoxication
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Differentiating Alcoholism from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
See also
- Adult Children of Alcoholics
- Alcohol consumption and health
- Alcohol tolerance
- Drunkenness
- Substance abuse
- Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
- Medical diagnostics to test for alcohol use