COMPLICATIONS OF ALCOHOLISM.

The hematological complications of alcoholism.

Alcohol has numerous adverse effects on the various types of blood cells and their functions. For example, heavy alcohol consumption can cause generalized suppression of blood cell production and the production of structurally abnormal blood cell precursors that cannot mature into functional cells. Alcoholics frequently have defective red blood cells that are destroyed prematurely, possibly res...

Alcoholism – the Worst Addiction

Introduction: The most common substance of abuse/dependence in patients presenting for treatment in western countries is alcohol. Ethyl alcohol or ethanol which is also called medicinal alcohol is used as an official drug compendium. It is also administered as an antidote in methanol poisoning. However, regular consumption of high amounts of alcoholic drinks induces dependence and addiction lea...

[Psychiatric complications of alcoholism: alcohol withdrawal syndrome and other psychiatric disorders].

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is an acute condition secondary to total or partial reduction of alcohol consumption, characterized by self limited signs and symptoms and different degrees of severity. It can be complicated by several clinical and/or other psychiatric related problems. The objective of this article is to review the most important psychiatric complications to alcohol withdrawal synd...

A history of alcoholism

Jean-Charles Sournia is both an eminent French historian and Vice President of the French government's Commission on Alcohol. A history of alcoholism is the English translation of his ambitious attempt to chronicle how attitudes towards the excessive consumption of alcohol have changed through time. Both the structure of this book and its point of view reflect the author's dual perspective. Whi...

Genetic Aspects of Alcoholism