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Alcohol withdrawal risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Risk factors for alcohol withdrawal include prior withdrawal, family history, sedative, hypnotic, and anxiolytic drugs.[1]
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Risk factors for alcohol withdrawal include:[1]
- Quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption
- Family history of alcohol withdrawal
- Prior withdrawals
- Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic drugs
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBN 0890425558.
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