Physical morbidity in patients admitted for detoxification from alcohol.
A considerable level of physical morbidity (71.1% of cases) was found in 76 consecutive admissions to an alcoholism treatment unit. Sixteen patients (21.1%) developed complications during detoxification despite drug treatment. Complications were associated with a reported daily alcohol intake of greater than 35 units. The early detection and management of the physical complications of alcohol misuse remain important functions of alcoholism treatment units.
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Clinical Research Centre, Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen, U.K.
Gayford
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Wylie
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D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000430:Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium / Q000209:etiology*; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002719:Chlormethiazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004909:Erythrocyte Indices; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008108:Liver Diseases, Alcoholic / Q000209:etiology; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016320:Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
D002719:Chlormethiazole