What is it about?
This article covers alcohol withdrawal, including how it develops, how it is assessed and how it is treated. The article also covers the complications associated with alcohol withdrawal. There is a discussion of pharmacological and non-pharmacological options available to help treat individuals.
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Why is it important?
Alcohol withdrawal is an uncomfortable and potentially fatal condition. It can be present in any setting, both in and out of the hospital. Addictions are heavily stigmatised and this articles helps to break down some f the stigmas.
Perspectives
I hope that readers find this article useful and are able to relate it to their own area of practice. As well as consider their attitudes, values and beliefs relating to addictions.
Mr Matthew Ralph Peel
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
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This page is a summary of: Assessment and management of acute unplanned alcohol withdrawal, Nursing Standard, November 2024, RCNi,
DOI: 10.7748/ns.2024.e12372.
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