Alcohol dependence is common among patients attending acute hospitals. It can be the
major reason for attendance or a significant cofactor. Assessment of these patients in the …

Alcohol abuse is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and subsequently presents a
substantial burden on the NHS. Whether presentations are directly or indirectly linked, the …

Background: Alcohol withdrawal is common in hospitalized patients and symptom-triggered
guidelines have been shown to reduce treatment duration, length of stay, and need for …

Background: It is well recognized that alcohol is a growing problem in the UK with significant
morbidity and mortality and associated resource implications for the National Health Service …

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a common, heterogenous, and life-threatening
complication of alcohol use disorder (AUD). AUD is a leading cause of worldwide mortality …

Studies show that as many as 40 percent of all patients in general hospitals are admitted
because of complications related to alcoholism. However, the literature has little in specific …

Background. Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are common among patients admitted to general
hospitals. Unfortunately, AUDs often go undetected and untreated. Psychiatrists are …

Background: Guidelines exist for the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS)
but few have been assessed as to their suitability for general hospitals. The Glasgow …

Objectives To compare a phenobarbital-adjunct versus benzodiazepine-only approach for
the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome in the emergency department (ED) with …

Background: Alcohol withdrawal occurs commonly but diagnosis and therapies have not
been described. Objective: To characterize practices regarding the assessment and …