Seizures.
Alcohol-related seizures have been recognized since the time of Hippocrates. Most such seizures are related to acute abstinence from chronic, high doses of alcohol use. Increasing use of illicit drugs, especially cocaine, has dramatically increased the incidence of acute drug-toxicity-related seizures. In cases of alcohol- or drug-related seizures, occult structural and infectious causes must be ruled out. Treatment usually focuses on management of the alcohol or drug abuse. Rarely are anticonvulsants indicated.
Department of Neurology, Denver General Hospital, Colorado.
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D000662:Amphetamines / Q000009:adverse effects; D003042:Cocaine / Q000009:adverse effects; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000139:chemically induced; D000431:Ethanol / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*
D000662:Amphetamines; D000431:Ethanol; D003042:Cocaine