Recent advances in alcohol withdrawal states.
Recent advances in alcohol withdrawal states are described. New concepts of classification, the development of the syndrome and its management are outlined. In the light of recent research, more optimistic results for this much maligned but common condition may be achieved.
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002707:Chlordiazepoxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003975:Diazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D002707:Chlordiazepoxide; D003975:Diazepam