Faculty of Medicine and Health: Recent submissions
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Alcohol Withdrawal
Published 2021Alcohol withdrawal is a syndrome occurring in people with longstanding high risk drinking who either stop or substantially decrease alcohol consumption. The symptoms include adrenergic overactivity, central nervous system ...Open AccessBook chapter -
Pharmacotherapies
Published 2021Pharmacotherapy should be considered for all patients with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder (AUD) following detoxification. They are best used in conjunction with psychosocial support. For some, medication is ...Open AccessBook chapter -
An Introduction to the Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol Problems
Published 2021The Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol Problems have been periodically developed over the past 25 years. In 1993, the first version of these guidelines, titled: ‘An outline for the management of alcohol problems: ...Open AccessBook chapter -
Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption and Related Harms in Australia
Published 2021Alcohol offers a mixed legacy to our society, having long been used in a broad range of social, cultural, and religious contexts; some societies routinely permit alcohol use while others frown upon or ban consumption. ...Open AccessBook chapter -
Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol Problems
Published 2021The Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol Problems have been periodically developed over the past 25 years. These guidelines provide up-to-date, evidence-based information to clinicians on available treatments for people ...Open AccessBook