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Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium : Causes

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Causes Overview Articles

Delirium tremens
Delirium tremens can occur after a period of heavy alcohol drinking, especially when the person does not eat enough food. It may also be triggered by head injury, infection, or illness in people with a history of heavy alcohol use. It is most comm...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 21, 2008

Specific Causes Articles

Alcoholism
Alcoholism is drinking alcoholic beverages at a level that interferes with physical health, mental health, and social, family, or job responsibilities.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 6, 2008
Alcohol Use and Abuse
Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is the most commonly used drug in the world. Pharmacologically, alcohol is classified as a central nervous system depressant.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Alcohol Use and Abuse
This report includes information on recognizing the symptoms of problem drinking, treatment techniques, coping with a loved one's drinking, and overcoming denial.
Source:StayWell
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