title: Recent developments in alcoholism: inpatient treatment.
abstract: The historical role of inpatient treatment for alcoholism is reviewed in terms of its advantages and disadvantages. The factors that have forced a change in the utilization of inpatient treatment include increasing recognition of the heterogeneity of alcoholic patients, negative outcome studies, and cost-containment efforts. The clinical domains that warrant inpatient treatment are outlined, and decisions of treatment placement are necessarily guided by the factors of acuteness, ability, safety, and stabilization.
authors.affiliation: Substance Abuse Programs, Green Oaks at Medical City Dallas, Texas 75230.
authors.forename: E P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Nace
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008019:Life Style; D010343:Patient Admission; D012008:Recurrence; D012931:Social Environment; D016896:Treatment Outcome