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• Alcohol withdrawal syndrome — is the set of symptoms seen when an individual reduces or stops alcohol consumption after prolonged period of excessive alcohol intake. Excessive misuse of alcohol leads to tolerance, physical dependence and an alcohol withdrawal… …   Wikipedia

• alcohol withdrawal delirium — [DSM IV] delirium caused by cessation or reduction in alcohol consumption, typically in alcoholics with 10 years or more of heavy drinking. Clinical manifestations include potentially life threatening autonomic hyperactivity, such as tachycardia …   Medical dictionary

• Alcohol detoxification — Alcohol detoxification, or detox , for individuals with alcohol dependence, is the abrupt cessation of alcohol intake coupled with the substitution of alcohol with cross tolerant drugs that have similar effects in order to prevent alcohol… …   Wikipedia

• Alcohol intoxication — Classification and external resources The Drunkenness of Noah by Michelangelo ICD 10 F …   Wikipedia

• Alcohol abuse — Classification and external resources ICD 10 F10.1 ICD 9 305.0 MeSH …   Wikipedia

• Alcohol dependence — Alcohol dependence, as described in the DSM IV, is a psychiatric diagnosis describing a physical dependence on alcohol. For a person to meet criteria for Alcohol Dependence (303.90) within the criteria listed in the DSM IV, they must meet 3 of a… …   Wikipedia

• Alcohol and sex — Alcohol consumption has a number of effects on sexual intercourse and sexual behavior.[1] The effects of alcohol are a balance between its suppressive effects on sexual physiology, which will decrease sexual activity, and its suppression of… …   Wikipedia

• Withdrawal — For other uses, see Withdrawal (disambiguation). Withdrawal Classification and external resources ICD 10 F10.3 F19.3 ICD …   Wikipedia

• Withdrawal syndrome — A withdrawal syndrome, also called a discontinuation syndrome, occurs when a person suddenly stops taking or reduces the dosage of some types of medications. The risk of a discontinuation syndrome occurring increases with dosage and length of use …   Wikipedia

• Alcohol and cancer — Total recorded alcohol per capita consumption (15+), in litres of pure alcohol.[1] Alcohol is associated with an increased risk of a number of cancers.[2] 3.6% of all cancer cases and 3.5% of cancer deaths worldwide are attributable to consu …   Wikipedia

• withdrawal hallucination —    A term used to denote a hallucination which occurs in the context of withdrawal from a chemical substance such as alcohol, a drug, or therapeutic. Some common examples of withdrawal hallucinations are alcohol withdrawal hallucination, cocaine… …   Dictionary of Hallucinations