Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Manual (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment series) [Paperback]

Paolo B. DePetrillo (Author), Mark K. McDonough (Author)

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We are pleased that this work has inspired workers in the field to adapt the methodology and examine its impact on the care of patients.

Stanley KM, Amabile CM, Simpson KN, Couillard D, Norcross ED, Worrall CL. Impact of an alcohol withdrawal syndrome practice guideline on surgical patient outcomes. Pharmacotherapy. 2003 Jul;23(7):843-54. (Department of Therapeutic Services, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425, USA.)

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The Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Manual is the first book to rationalize the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol withdrawal. Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) has long been misunderstood as a single condition, classified from mild to severe. In fact, it consists of three different symptom clusters, or "Types," each with its own physiological basis and each with its own preferred treatment agents.

Focusing on the symptom clusters that are present and treating them with specific agents greatly simplifies diagnosis and treatment. It also reduces complications, morbidity and mortality, and helps control costs.

The Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Manual includes:

The AWS Type Indicator, a validated diagnostic scale which is simple to use and may be freely copied.

Detailed information on pharmacotherapy, including specific dosing regimens and comprehensive information on contraindications and adverse effects.

Coverage of common medical and surgical comorbidities and their interaction with AWS.

Advice on avoiding common treatment errors, including a list of therapeutic agents to be avoided.

A guide to quality assurance in AWS treatment settings, including utilization review and analysis of quality assurance data.

A thorough index and extensive cross references. More than 20 tables to put key information at your fingertips.

Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Focused Treatment Systems; 1 edition (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966167309
• ISBN-13: 978-0966167306
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,222,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally!, May 19, 1999

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This review is from: Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Manual (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment series) (Paperback)

Finally A comprehensive well written approach to the treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome! After several years working in the alcoholism treatment field, and having read many works aimed at increasing awareness, the Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Manual is a breath of fresh air! Most publications to date have proven to be retreads of out-dated treatment stratagies. This work however has taken a bold new approach. Their AWS Typology has clearly defined how to treat the distinctly different symptoms related to alcohol withdrawal. They also have developed a tool to assess and monitor symptoms that seems to be incredibly accurate and easy to use. This is a major change from the tools that have previously been used. This was one of the most enlightning works i've read on the subject in many years. It is a MUST read for medical students, nurses, and counselors. If you work in the field of addiction this will be a welcome addition to your library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Manual Review, June 5, 2011

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This review is from: Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Manual (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment series) (Paperback)

The book shows that the authors have had experience in dealing with alcoholism and withdrawl symptoms, and managed to compress a lot of information in a relatively small volume. However, although the book is presumably written for the lay person, there is a lot of jargon used in the manual that most people do not understand, and there should be at least an appendix in the book, where terms are introduced and explained. For example Central Nervous System, Autonomous Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, Sympathetic Nervous System, Parasympathetic Nervous System,neurons, action potential,resting potential, disinhibition,ataxia,depolarization,hyperpolarization, synapses,postsynapses,etc. An explanation of how positive allosteric modulators (such as diazepines)of the neurotransmitter receptor GABA(A)when bound to diazepine receptors cause inhibitory effects by increasing the conductance of this channel.