Tag: Alcohol Abuse
Alcoholic Cirrhosis Linked to Increased Admissions, Costs
Compared with non-alcoholic cirrhosis, excess 30-day readmissions total 29.2 per 100 patients
New Online Tool Aids Search for Alcohol Treatment
Alcohol Treatment Navigator aimed at individuals with alcohol use disorder and their loved ones
Electrolyte Issues With Chronic Alcohol Use Span Social Spectrum
Telltale signs of chronic alcohol use are large drops in plasma phosphate, magnesium, potassium, calcium
New Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention Manual Developed
Manual was created through partnership between AAFP, Baylor College of Medicine; supported by CDC
High Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorders in Eczema
Significantly increased odds ratios for alcohol use disorder in eczema after adjustment for age, gender
Addiction Consultation Valuable for Liver Transplant Patients
Increased alcohol consumption identified in interviews with addiction specialists vs hepatologists
Initial Hospital Contact for Alcohol Issues Predicts Cirrhosis
Alcoholic cirrhosis risk highest for patients aged 40 to 59 years, for those with harmful use, dependence
New Drug for Alcohol Use Disorder Appears Promising
Smokers may also benefit, results of a clinical trial suggest
TAPS Tool Identifies Problem Substance Use in Primary Care
Detects tobacco, alcohol, marijuana use disorders; lower sensitivity for any substance use disorders
More Risky Drinking Behaviors for Women With Eating Disorders
Higher scores in scales measuring alcohol dependence, alcohol-related problems, intoxication
