Psychiatry For Physicians-substance Use Disorder-alcohol
Posted on February 20, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness | Leave a Comment
When a person abuses alcohol with no desire to lessen the amount of consumption, rather feels irritated to those that suggest such, and never feel bad for the abuse and often has hangover effect - can be designated fully as an alcohol dependent person. Alcohol withdrawal is characterized by:
1. Autonomic hyperactivity
2. Increased hand tremor
3. Insomnia
4. Nausea
5. Vomiting
6. Hallucinations
7. Illusions
8. Psychomotor agitation
9. Anxiety
10. Grand mal seizure
Alcoholism Does Not Discriminate - Do You Know This Person?
Posted on November 30, 2007 - Filed Under Self Improvement | Leave a Comment
Alcoholism is a disease that does not discriminate, attacking both young and old and people of all races and professions. When most people picture an alcoholic they think of the “town drunk” in an old west movie or perhaps the guy down on his luck on skid row, but the fact is that alcoholics are doctors, lawyers, public officials, friends and family members. You may have an alcoholic friend or family member and not even be aware of it. Your doctor may go straight from his office to the country club each day.
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