Alcohol Intoxication (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Alcohol Intoxication Definition and Causes
- Alcohol Intoxication Signs and Symptoms
- Home Care
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Physician Diagnosis
- Alcohol Intoxication, Physician Treatment and Follow-up
- Driving While Intoxicated: The Facts
- Advice to Law Enforcement Personnel
- For More Information
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- References
- Authors and Editors
References
1. Australian Department of Health and Aged Care.
2. Cline DM, Tintinalli JE, Stapczynski S. Alcohols. In: Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 5th ed. McGraw-Hill; 2000.
3. Integrated Medical Curriculum.
4. Merck and Company Staff. Drug dependence and addiction. In: Berkow R, Beers MH. Merck Manual of Medical Information-Home Edition. Merck Research Laboratories; 1997.
5. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
6. Rosen P, Barkin RM, Danzl DF. Alcohol related diseases. In: Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 4th ed. Mosby-Year Book; 1998.
Authors and Editors
Author: James S Cohen, MD, Consulting Staff, James Cohen, PC.Editors: Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM, Research Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD, Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine; Anthony Anker, MD, FAAEM, Attending Physician, Emergency Department, Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA.
Last Editorial Review: 5/18/2006
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