Alcohol-Related Disorders

Question 1

What are the key features to Alcohol Use Disorder?

Answer 1

• A problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically impairments or distress for at least 12 months
• At least two criterias fulfiled

Question 2

What are some of the criterias of Alcohol Use Disorder?

Answer 2

• Taken large amounts of alcohol or over a longer period than intended
• Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control
• Craving or strong deisre/urge to drink
• Withdrawal, either withdrawal symptoms or use of alcohol to reduce symptoms

Question 3

What are the key fetures to Alcohol Intoxication?

Answer 3

• Recent ingestion of alcohol
• Clinically significant problematic behaviours or psychosocial changes that happened during or shortly after ingestion
• One or more signs during or after ingestions

Question 4

What are the signs or symptoms of Alcohol Intoxication?

Answer 4

• Slurred speech
• Incoordination
• Unsteady gait
• Nystagmus
• Impairment in attention or memory
• Stupor or coma

Question 5

What are the key features of Alcohol Withdrawal?

Answer 5

• Reduction or stoping drinking alcohol
• Signs of withdrawal, at least 2
• Cause distress of important areas of function

Question 6

What are some signs or symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal?

Answer 6

• Autonomic hyperactivity
• Increased hand tremor
• Insomnia
• Nausea or vomiting
• Anxiety