Withdrawal syndromes.
The pathophysiology of substance withdrawal is elucidated by a review of classic and cutting-edge research. The manifestation and evaluation of the associated withdrawal syndromes from ethanol, sedative-hypnotics, opioids, and baclofen, are compared. The general management of and pharmacotherapy for these patients are discussed.
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New York City Poison Control Center, New York, USA.
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D000430:Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects; D001418:Baclofen / Q000009:adverse effects; D004630:Emergencies; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D000431:Ethanol / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000009:adverse effects; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central / Q000009:adverse effects; D012978:Sodium Oxybate / Q000009:adverse effects; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central; D000431:Ethanol; D012978:Sodium Oxybate; D001418:Baclofen