Alcohol intoxication and the alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- 1 December 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Postgraduate Medicine
- Vol. 64 (6) , 133-138
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1978.11715005
Abstract
Although acute alcohol intoxication can cause death, hepatic metabolism of ethanol is usually rapid, and in most cases general supportive care of the intoxicated patient is all that is required. Abrupt cessation of prolonged excessive alcohol intake gives rise to the alcohol withdrawal syndrome. The fundamentals of treatment are careful assessment of the patient and judicious use of a benzodiazepine.Keywords
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