TY - JOUR
T1 - Identification of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism with Biological Parameters
AU - Watson, Ronald R.
AU - Mohs, Mary E.
AU - Eskelson, Cteamond
AU - Samptiner, Richard E.
AU - Hartmann, Barbara
PY - 1986/7
Y1 - 1986/7
N2 - The prevalence and incidence of heavy alcohol consumption are major problems which have been increasing in many countries in recent years. It is crucial for physicians to consistently identify early drinking problems as well as the various end disease states in order to minimize suffering and maximize recovery. This paper reviews the evolutionary development of clinical tools for detection of alcohol abuse. The focus is primarily on dmical/biochemical indicators of alcohol abuse, emphasizing but not limited to changes in hematological characteristics, Hver enzyme activity, lipids, immune function factors, hormones, neurological factors, and some physicaty based tests. Use of test combinations and sophisticated statistical analysis of pattern changes in test batteries evidence increased diagnostic efficiency.
AB - The prevalence and incidence of heavy alcohol consumption are major problems which have been increasing in many countries in recent years. It is crucial for physicians to consistently identify early drinking problems as well as the various end disease states in order to minimize suffering and maximize recovery. This paper reviews the evolutionary development of clinical tools for detection of alcohol abuse. The focus is primarily on dmical/biochemical indicators of alcohol abuse, emphasizing but not limited to changes in hematological characteristics, Hver enzyme activity, lipids, immune function factors, hormones, neurological factors, and some physicaty based tests. Use of test combinations and sophisticated statistical analysis of pattern changes in test batteries evidence increased diagnostic efficiency.
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1530-0277.1986.tb05108.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1530-0277.1986.tb05108.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 2875672
AN - SCOPUS:0022483392
VL - 10
SP - 364
EP - 385
JO - Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research
JF - Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research
SN - 0145-6008
IS - 4
ER -