Alcoholism

From Descipher Health

Description:

Table of contents

1 Synonyms 2 Cause 3 Population Distribution 4 Effects 5 Symptoms 6 Signs 7 Diagnostic Tests 8 Differential Diagnosis 9 Treatment 10 Expected Outcome 11 Prevention 12 Medical References 13 External Links

Synonyms

chronic alcoholism, dipsomania

Cause

Population Distribution

• males more than females
• age 20-40

Effects

• chronic or remitting
• social problems associated with excess drinking
• interpersonal problems associated with excess drinking

Symptoms

Signs

• delusions
• depression
• disorientation
• hallucinations
• memory loss
• poor grooming
• slurred speech
• withdrawn

Diagnostic Tests

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment

Expected Outcome

• alcoholic liver cirrhosis
• delirium tremens
• hallucinosis
• organic brain syndrome
• polyneuritis

Prevention

Medical References

External Links

• [1] (http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/) Alcoholics Anonymous
• Alcoholism (http://www.slashdoc.com/documents/80460)