Alcohol abuse

Question 1

criteria

Answer 1

3/7 for 1 year

1. tolerance
2. withdrawal
3. impaired control
4. compulsive use
5. increased time spent
6. decrease in responsibilities upheld
7. affecting physical and psychological

Question 2

4 screening questions

Answer 2

1. tried cutting down?
2. annoyed at suggestion?
3. guilt about drinking?
4. need AM drink?

Question 3

causes of alcohol abuse

Answer 3

genetic
cultural
FHx
avoid withdrawal

Question 4

complications of alcohol abuse

Answer 4

wernicks encephalopathy
peripheral neuropathy
ED
dementia

Question 5

treatment

Answer 5

1. detox
2. motivational interviewing
3. therapy