Delirium tremens and alcohol withdrawal nationally in the Veterans Health Administration.

CONCLUSIONS: Adults with WNDT and DT suffer from multiple chronic conditions and long-term service models are needed to coordinate the work of multiple specialists and to assure continuity of care.
SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE: This national study identifies sociodemographic characteristics, comorbidities, and service utilization patterns associated with WNDT and DT.(Am J Addict 2017;XX:1-9).
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Source: American Journal on Addictions - August 24, 2017 Category: Addiction Authors: Moore DT, Fuehrlein BS, Rosenheck RA Tags: Am J Addict Source Type: research