Managing alcohol withdrawal syndromes: the place of guidelines

L. Walker; P. Brown; Nicholas Beeching; M. B.J. Beadsworth

doi:10.12968/hmed.2009.70.8.43549

Managing alcohol withdrawal syndromes: the place of guidelines

L. Walker, P. Brown, Nicholas Beeching, M. B.J. Beadsworth

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Abstract

Alcohol misuse poses a significant problem in terms of morbidity, mortality and cost. Alcohol detoxification and treatment for associated vitamin deficiency syndromes is simple and saves lives. This article discusses the reasons for poor guideline adherence and the current evidence base behind the formulation of these guidelines.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	444-449
Number of pages	6
Journal	British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005)
Volume	70
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2009.70.8.43549
Publication status	Published - 1 Aug 2009

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