Recognition and Management of Withdrawal Delirium (Delirium Tremens)

17 de fevereiro de 20151min146

Marc A. Schuckit, M.D

 

At some time in their lives, 20% of men and 10% of women in most Western societies will have an alcohol-use disorder, which is defined as repetitive alcohol-related problems in at least 2 of 11 areas of life. These conditions can decrease the life span by a decade and are associated with severe impairments in social functioning, as well as high rates of medical problems. Although alcohol-related conditions occur in persons from all social strata and affect more than 20% of patients in most medical settings, few physicians have been adequately trained in identifying and treating these serious problems.

acesse: 2014_nov_SUCHIKT_Recognition_and_Management_of_Withdrawal.pdf


Sobre a UNIAD

A Unidade de Pesquisa em Álcool e Drogas (UNIAD) foi fundada em 1994 pelo Prof. Dr. Ronaldo Laranjeira e John Dunn, recém-chegados da Inglaterra, com o objetivo inicial de oferecer atendimento a funcionários com problemas relacionados ao uso de álcool e outras drogas. Esse trabalho marcou o início de uma trajetória voltada à assistência, à pesquisa e à formação de profissionais na área da dependência química.



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