Alcoholism
Symptoms and causes
Symptoms and causesWithdrawal symptoms
- Tremors
- Sleeplessness
- Anxiety, irritability
- Epileptic attacks
- Delirium: visual and auditory hallucinations, strong tremors, sweating, very anxious and tense, nausea...
Causes
- Strongly hereditary (up to 35-40%)
- Social context and personality play a big role
- Stress
- Difference in the ability of the brain's reward system to take pleasure in the ordinary things of life, leading to the need for strong stimuli e.g. consumption of alcohol
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatmentTreatment
- Disintoxication with benzodiazepines phase out plan
- Group discussions, group therapy
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Vitamin B
- Sometimes antabuse
Treatment centres and specialisations
Treatment centres and specialisations
Psychiatric Department (PAAZ)
Psychiatric Department (PAAZ)
Latest publication date: 28/12/2023
Supervising author: Dr Claeys Isabel
