Outpatient Detoxification of the Addicted or Alcoholic Patient - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 1999 - Outpatient detoxification of patients with alcohol or other drug addiction is being increasingly undertaken. This type of management is appropriate for patients in stage I or stage II of withdrawal who have no significant comorbid conditions and have a support person willing to monitor ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0915/p1175.html
Ambulatory Detoxification of Patients with Alcohol Dependence - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2005 - Detoxification from alcohol can be undertaken in ambulatory settings with patients who are alcohol-dependent and show signs of mild to moderate withdrawal when they are not drinking. An appropriate candidate for outpatient detoxification should have arrangements to start an alcohol ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0201/p495.html
Recognition of Alcohol and Substance Abuse - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2003 - Ten percent of the population abuses drugs or alcohol, and 20 percent of patients seen by family physicians have substance-abuse problems, excluding tobacco use. These patients can be identified by relying on regular screening or a high index of suspicion based on
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0401/p1529.html
Alcohol-Related Problems: Recognition and Intervention - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 1999 - Early identification of alcohol-related problems is important because these problems are prevalent, pose serious health risks to patients and their families, and are amenable to intervention. Physicians may be able to help patients change their drinking behaviors. The most effective ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0115/p361.html
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