title: Recognizing alcoholism early by physical signs.
abstract: It is hoped that by being alert to clues easily seen on simple inspection, physicians will be more confident in uncovering hidden alcoholism or at least will pursue further any indications in the patient's behavior or history that might lead to early diagnosis and hence to treatment.
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009262:Nails; D012867:Skin; D013060:Speech