The chronic use of alcohol can lead to the onset of an alcohol use disorder (AUD). About
50% of subjects with an AUD may develop alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) when they …

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a common, heterogenous, and life-threatening
complication of alcohol use disorder (AUD). AUD is a leading cause of worldwide mortality …

Acute alcohol intoxication (AAI) is a harmful clinical condition, potentially life-threatening,
secondary to the intake of large amounts of alcohol. Clinical manifestations of AAI are …

Approximately 7% of the US population abuses or is dependent on alcohol. Patients with
alcohol disorders often seek medical attention in Emergency Departments (EDs) for …

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a medical emergency, rare in the general population,
but very common among alcoholic individuals, which can lead to severe complications when …

Alcohol withdrawal is a common condition encountered in the hospital setting after abrupt
discontinuation of alcohol in an alcohol-dependent individual. Patients may present with …

Alcohol-related problems are common among patients in emergency departments. Primary
care physicians must recognize and treat a variety of alcohol-related and alcohol-induced …

People who suffer acute alcohol withdrawal should be admitted to a hospital if they have a
concurrent medical or surgical complication or severe symptoms. Careful assessment …

Alcohol abuse produces a considerable burden of illness in the Canadian population. The
diagnosis of alcohol dependence and withdrawal can be difficult, particularly in the setting of …

Introduction Alcohol use is widespread, and withdrawal symptoms are common after
decreased alcohol intake. Severe alcohol withdrawal may manifest with delirium tremens …