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an introduction to diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism

Copyright Alcohol Medical Scholars Program. 2. Alcohol Prevalence. 90% Ever drank60% Current drinkers>40% Temporary problems10-20% Abuse3-10% Dependence. . YEARLY COSTS IN US. $300 Billion Overall$71 Billion Direct Costs22,000 Deaths 2,000,000 Injuries4,600,000 Damaged Vehicles15% - 25% Healthcare Budget90% of Liver Disease72% of Pancreatitis41% of Seizure Disorders13% Breast Cancers.

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an introduction to diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism

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    1. An Introduction to Diagnosis and Treatment of Alcoholism Marc A. Schuckit, M.D.

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    3. YEARLY COSTS IN US $300 Billion Overall $71 Billion Direct Costs 22,000 Deaths + 2,000,000 Injuries 4,600,000 Damaged Vehicles 15% - 25% Healthcare Budget 90% of Liver Disease 72% of Pancreatitis 41% of Seizure Disorders 13% Breast Cancers

    4. DSM-IV Dependence

    5. DSM-IV Abuse

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    12. POSSIBLE BRIEF SELF-ADMINISTERED QUESTIONNAIRES FOR SCREENING ALCOHOL PROBLEMS 1. 4 Item CAGE 2. 5 Item TWEAK 3. 25 Item Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST) 4. 10 Item Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)

    13. Stages of Treatment Identification Detoxification Physical exam and history Vitamins Reassurance + Benzodiazepines Rehabilitation Enhance motivation Help readjust to life Relapse Prevention + Medications Aftercare

    14. Copyright Alcohol Medical Scholars Program 14 Withdrawal * Diminish at day 5 * Disappear 3 - 6 months

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    16. Copyright Alcohol Medical Scholars Program 16 Rehabilitation ? Increase motivation ? Help rebuild life ??Relapse Prevention ? +/- medications This template was created by using a black background. The bottom stripes were created by drawing an opaque rectangle on a vertical shaded background and copying and pasting it as a picture onto the master slide. Black diagonal lines were then drawn over the shaded object to create the striped effect.This template was created by using a black background. The bottom stripes were created by drawing an opaque rectangle on a vertical shaded background and copying and pasting it as a picture onto the master slide. Black diagonal lines were then drawn over the shaded object to create the striped effect.

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