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Comprehensive treatment for alcohol dependence has two components: detoxification and rehabilitation.[read article]

Tests for Alcohol Abuse

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Large amounts of alcohol can result in depression of the various body systems, resulting in coma or death. The immediate physical effects of alcohol depend on the a...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Blood Alcohol Test
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Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase(GGT) is a test to measure the amount of the enzyme GGT in the blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of t...  More
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A complete blood count(CBC) test measures the following:.The number of red blood cells(RBCs) The number of white blood cells(WBCs) The total amount of hemoglob...  More
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Common tests that are used to evaluate liver function include:.Albumin Alpha-1 antitrypsin ALP ALT AST Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase(GGT) Prothrombin time.Plea...  More
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Medical Procedures for Alcohol Abuse

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Alcohol Rehabilitation and Detoxification
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Group therapy is a form of psychosocial treatment where a small group of patients meet regularly to talk, interact, and discuss problems with each other and the gro...  More
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In addition to those trained specifically as substance abuse counselors, mental health and rehabilitation counselors work with individuals who abuse alcohol and oth...  More
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The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means....  More
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Counseling in the public health setting can be a challenging, frustrating, and rewarding process: challenging because it requires the use of skills such as ass...  More
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Psychotherapy can be defined as a means of treating psychological or emotional problems such as neurosis or personality disorder through verbal and nonverbal commun...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Alcohol Abuse

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NALTREXONE (nal TREX one) helps you to remain free of your dependence on opiate drugs or alcohol. It blocks the 'high' that these substances can give you....  More
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DISULFIRAM (dye SUL fi ram) can help patients with an alcohol abuse problem not to drink alcohol. When taken with alcohol, this medicine produces unpleasant effects...  More
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ACAMPROSATE (a KAM pro sate) helps you to abstain from alcohol as part of a support program. It does not help with alcohol withdrawal. This medicine may be used for...  More
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Essentially a pure opiate antagonist.  More
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Self Care for Alcohol Abuse

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Support groups are an informal resource that attempts to provide healing components to a variety of problems and challenges. An informal support outside of family, ...  More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.