title: Alcoholism: a behavioural disorder in general aviation.
abstract: In the U.S.A., 8% of aviation accidents are related to alcohol abuse. Guidelines for the recognition, prevention and alleviation of alcoholism are given. It is important that the physician-patient relationship is encouraged to allow continuity of observation, which is essential for the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders.
mesh_terms: D000337:Aerospace Medicine; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D001519:Behavior; D006801:Humans; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D014481:United States