Any pattern of alcohol use causing significant physical, mental, or social dysfunction; key features are tolerance, withdrawal, and persistent use despite problems.
Alcohol abuse: mal...
Thorough behavioral history
Anxiety, depression, insomnia
Psychological and social dysfunction, marital or relationship problems
Social isolation/withdrawal
Domestic violence
Alcohol-rel...
Brief interventions and counseling by clinicians have proven effective for problem drinking (2)[B].
Treat comorbi...
Outpatient detoxification: daily visits (not recommended for patients with heavy alcohol abuse)
Early outpatient rehabilitation: weekly visits
Det...
F10.10 Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated
F10.20 Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
F10.239 Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified
F10.288 Alcohol dependence with other alcohol-induced disor...
CAGE questionnaire: >2 “yes” answers is 74–89% sensitive, 79–95% specific for AUD; less sensitive for white women, college students, elderly; not an appropriate tool for less severe...
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