Treatment Protocols
The three goals of treatment for
alcohol withdrawal syndrome are
initiating abstinence; reducing withdrawal
symptoms and severe complications;
and retaining the patient
in treatment (Kasser, Geller, Howell,
& Wartenberg, 2004). About 50% of
patients with alcohol dependence
develop clinically relevant symptoms
of withdrawal, which occur as
a rebound from usual effects of alcohol
intoxication (Schuckit, 2008).
Meticulous, ongoing assessment is
critical for early identification of
symptom severity and potential
complications so appropriate treatment
can be provided, and the
patient evaluated in terms of overall
progress (Keys, 2011).
Treatment ProtocolsThe three goals of treatment foralcohol withdrawal syndrome areinitiating abstinence; reducing withdrawalsymptoms and severe complications;and retaining the patientin treatment (Kasser, Geller, Howell,& Wartenberg, 2004). About 50% ofpatients with alcohol dependencedevelop clinically relevant symptomsof withdrawal, which occur asa rebound from usual effects of alcoholintoxication (Schuckit, 2008).Meticulous, ongoing assessment iscritical for early identification ofsymptom severity and potentialcomplications so appropriate treatmentcan be provided, and thepatient evaluated in terms of overallprogress (Keys, 2011).
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