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Introduction: Delirium tremens (DT) is a life-threatening complication that occurs in 5–33% of patients treated for alcohol withdrawal syndrome. The aim of the present study was to analyse the risk factors for delirium tremens among patients treated for ...
Aneta Michalska +8 more
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Is alcohol dependence best viewed as a chronic relapsing disorder? [PDF]
This 'For Debate' paper starts by recognizing the growing trend towards considering alcohol dependence as a chronic relapsing disorder. We argue that the adoption of this model results from focusing on those in treatment for alcohol dependence rather ...
McCambridge, Jim +3 more
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Level of impaired control predicts outcome of moderation-oriented treatment for alcohol problems [PDF]
Aims To examine the ability of the Impaired Control Scale (ICS) to predict outcome of moderation-oriented treatment for alcohol problems and to compare this predictive ability directly with that of a widely used measure of alcohol dependence, the ...
Nick Heather +3 more
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Background: Worldwide, alcohol is the most frequently used and socially accepted hepatotoxin. However, not everyone who has alcohol dependence develops alcoholic cirrhosis, and does quantity/type or pattern of alcohol intake determine the development of ...
Anil Kakunje +5 more
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Depressive symptoms in alcohol dependence- a cross-sectional study
Background: Patients with alcohol dependence often suffer from comorbid psychiatric illnesses like depression which may influence treatment and outcomes.
Puneet Mathur +2 more
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Chronological relationship between antisocial personality disorder and alcohol dependence [PDF]
Personality disorders, and particularly antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), frequently co-occur with alcohol dependence. ASPD is considered to be an important cofactor in the pathogenesis and clinical course of alcohol dependence.
Preuss, Ulrich W. +2 more
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Assertive Community Treatment for alcohol dependence (ACTAD): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Background Alcohol dependence is a significant and costly problem in the UK yet only 6% of people a year receive treatment. Current service provision based on the treatment of acute episodes of illness and emphasising personal choice and motivation ...
Julia M A Sinclair +57 more
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Impulsivity and response inhibition in alcohol dependence and problem gambling [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Impulsivity is a central feature of drug addiction and may arise as a result of impaired inhibitory control. The extent to which inhibitory deficits arise as a consequence of drug exposure or relate to pre-existing addiction vulnerability ...
Lawrence, AJ +14 more
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Aim: There is a strong comorbidity between methamphetamine (MA) and alcohol use whereby MA use may contribute to increased alcohol consumption. This study aims to determine the associations between alcohol drinking and MA-associated behaviors among MA ...
Ketsupar Jirakran +3 more
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Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is the main reason for mortality and morbidity. Numerous studies have shown a link between chronic alcohol usage and AP.
Manpreet Kaur Bajwa +5 more
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