Neurologic complications of alcoholism.
The neurologic effects of alcohol on physical and mental function vary in severity and reversibility. When primary care physicians recognize and treat these conditions, recovery from alcoholism is made easier for patients and their families. Dr Lehman summarizes the central nervous system effects of alcohol abuse and makes recommendations for diagnosis and treatment during both acute intoxication and withdrawal.
Division of Neurosurgery, Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NY 11235.
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D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications*; D063647:Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*