Saturday, March 12, 2005
Alcoholism and Delirium Tremens (D.T.'s)
What is Delerium Tremens?
Delirium tremens is an extremely serious problem that can appear in an alcohol dependent patient during alcohol withdrawal. It requires rapid hospitalization and emergency treatment. Agitation, shaking and terrifying hallucinations are the typical signs of delirium tremens. It may be necessary to temporarily physically restrain the patient. Death or serious neurological sequel occurs in the absence of medical intervention. These days, delirium tremens is rare, due to early treatment and improvement of alcoholic patients.
More on : Delirium Tremens
Delirium tremens is an extremely serious problem that can appear in an alcohol dependent patient during alcohol withdrawal. It requires rapid hospitalization and emergency treatment. Agitation, shaking and terrifying hallucinations are the typical signs of delirium tremens. It may be necessary to temporarily physically restrain the patient. Death or serious neurological sequel occurs in the absence of medical intervention. These days, delirium tremens is rare, due to early treatment and improvement of alcoholic patients.
More on : Delirium Tremens
Friday, March 11, 2005
Does Alcohol Affect Women Differently Than Men?
Does Alcohol Affect Women Differently Than Men?
The Size of the Problem
In all known societies where alcohol is consumed, the men drink more than the women. Because of this, in the UK and other countries, men have been more likely than women to experience alcohol problems. However, in recent decades, it seems that the gap between men and women has narrowed at least to some extent in relation to both consumption and problems. A recent survey of psychological problems in the general British population found that overall, just over 2 percent of women aged 16-64 report symptoms of alcohol dependence. This compares with 7.5 percent of men of the same age range. But, of course, not all women (or all men) drink.
Does Alcohol Affect Women Differently Than Men ...continued
The Size of the Problem
In all known societies where alcohol is consumed, the men drink more than the women. Because of this, in the UK and other countries, men have been more likely than women to experience alcohol problems. However, in recent decades, it seems that the gap between men and women has narrowed at least to some extent in relation to both consumption and problems. A recent survey of psychological problems in the general British population found that overall, just over 2 percent of women aged 16-64 report symptoms of alcohol dependence. This compares with 7.5 percent of men of the same age range. But, of course, not all women (or all men) drink.
Does Alcohol Affect Women Differently Than Men ...continued
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