Persons with alcohol dependence
can experience depletion of multiple
electrolytes. Electrolytes should
be monitored and replaced as necessary
(Sommers et al., 2007). Habitual
drinkers may be deficient in magnesium,
which will lower the seizure
threshold (Lohr, 2005). Thiamine
deficiency has been reported in
30%-80% of people with alcohol
dependence (Compton, 2002).