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The more heavily you drink every day, the more likely you will develop alcohol withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking. Alcohol withdrawal refers to symptoms that may occur when a person who has been drinking too much alcohol every day suddenly stops drinking alcohol.

Alcohol withdrawal usually occurs within 5 – 10 hours of the person’s last drink.  The following is generally considered excessive alcohol use:

  • More than 15 drinks per week for men or 8 drinks per week for women
  • More than 5 drinks per day for men or 4 drinks per day for women
  • Habitual use of alcohol that disrupts a person’s life and routines, regardless of amount consumed

An example of such, is a DUI.  For reinstatement of driving privileges in Tempe, AZ the Arizona Department of Transportation requires an evaluation.  Contact Stonewall Institute at 602-535-6468 to schedule and appointment for a drug evaluation or alcohol evaluation for ADOT Motor Vehicle Division.

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Alcoholism and drug dependence are America’s number one health problem. There are more deaths and disabilities each year in the U.S. from substance abuse than from any oth er cause…..  About 18 million Americans have alcohol problems; about 5 to 6 million Americans have drug problems….  More than half of all adults have a family history of alcoholism or problem drinking…. More than nine million children live with a parent dependent on alcohol and/or illicit drugs.

To schedule a DUI-Related Substance Abuse Evaluation, in Scottsdale, AZ contact Stonewall Institute at 602-535-6468

 

 

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Alcoholism and drug dependence are America’s number one health problem.  The cost and consequences of alcoholism and drug dependence place an enormous burden on American society. As the nation’s number one health problem, addiction strains the health care system, the economy, harms family life and threatens public safety.

Substance abuse crosses all societal boundaries, affects both genders, every ethnic group, and people in every tax bracket. Scientific documentation defines alcoholism and drug dependence as a disease that has roots in both genetic susceptibility and personal behavior.   To schedule a DUI-Related Substance Abuse Evaluation, contact Stonewall Institute in Phoenix, AZ at 602-535-6468

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Alcohol intoxication is common in modern society, largely because of its widespread availability. More than 8 million Americans are believed to be dependent on alcohol, and up to 15% of the population is considered at risk. In some studies, more than half of all trauma patients are intoxicated with ethanol at the time of arrival to the trauma center. 

Acute intoxication can result in respiratory depression, aspiration, hypotension, and cardiovascular collapse. 

Chronic use of alcohol results in hepatic and gastrointestinal injuries. Coma, stupor, respiratory depression, hypothermia, and death can result from high concentrations of acute alcohol intoxication. Chronic alcoholics are also at risk for hypoglycemia.  

To obtain a drug evaluation  / alcohol evaluation in Tempe, contact Stonewall Institute in Phoenix, Arizona at 602-535-6468.

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In assessing need for substance abuse treatment, patients frequently underestimate their consumption. This underestimation may be attributed to denial, one of the hallmarks of the disease process of substance abuse. Patients may be asked about their drug or drugs of choice and the frequency, amount, and method of use.  CAGE is one type of evaluation:

  • C – Has anyone ever felt you should C ut down on your drinking?
  • A – Have people A nnoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
  • G – Have you ever felt G uilty about your drinking?
  • E – Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning (E ye-opener) to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover

To obtain a drug evaluation  / alcohol evaluation in Scottsdale contact Stonewall Institute in Phoenix, Arizona at 602-535-6468.

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Alcohol is a Central Nervous System depressant. In low doses, alcohol acts primarily to depress inhibitory centers. Resultant disinhibition may lead to out-of-character activities (eg, dancing with a lampshade on the head, blurting out a long-held confidence). At higher doses, alcohol inhibits excitatory centers. People may show effects ranging from impairment of rational thinking to absence of motor coordination. Physiologic effects of chronic alcohol use include the following:

•Gastrointestinal -Cirrhosis of the liver, peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, pancreatitis, and carcinoma
•Cardiovascular – Hypertension, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation (” holiday heart syndrome “)
•Neurological – Peripheral neuropathy leading to ataxia, Wernicke encephalopathy, Korsakoff psychosis, and structural changes in the brain leading to dementia
•Immunologic – Suppression of immunity
•Endocrine – In males, increase in estrogen and decrease in testosterone, leading to impotence, testicular atrophy, and gynecomastia
•Obstetric -Fetal alcohol syndrome (ie, mental retardation, facial deformity, other neurologic problems)
Psychiatric – Depression or anxiety disorders
To obtain a drug evaluation or alcohol evaluation in the state of Arizona, contact Stonewall Institute in Phoenix, Arizona at 602-535-6468.

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One study has shown that a brief intervention in the emergency department may be effective for alcohol users. This concept is sometimes called the “teachable moment”. Injured alcohol-using  patients were randomly assigned to receive either brief advice or no advice regarding alcohol abuse and completed a 12-month follow-up interview. The group receiving the brief advice tended to report lower alcohol consumption at 12-month follow-up compared to those who did not receive advice. 

If  you, or someone you know is suffering emotional or legal problems due to substance abuse or a DUI  in Tempe Arizona, contact Stonewall Institute  to schedule a DUI substance abuse evaluation at 602-535-6468.

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The initial substance abuse evaluation may seem routine, yet these patients have multiple physical and emotional issues that should be addressed. An emergency physician (EP) should strive to identify patients who might benefit from appropriate referrals for drug and alcohol problems. The ED may be the initial or only point of contact with the health care system for these patients. A referral to a substance abuse specialist in the patient’s home state may be provided.  

To obtain a  drug/alcohol evaluation in Scottsdale, or DUI evaluation in the state of Arizona, contact Stonewall Institute in Phoenix, Arizona at 602-535-6468.

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Physicians in the emergency department (ED) regularly encounter patients seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse problems. The initial evaluation may seem routine, yet these patients have multiple physical and emotional issues that should be addressed. The emergency physician should strive to identify patients who might benefit from appropriate referrals for drug problems and alcohol problems. The ED may be the initial or only point of contact with the health care system for these patients.
To obtain a drug evaluation or alcohol evaluation in the state of Arizona, contact Stonewall Institute in Phoenix, Arizona at 602-535-6468.

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People see drinking all around them – at home, in restaurants, at family celebrations and on television and are naturally curious about alcohol and the way it affects people. You should always answer questions honestly, but you also should be prepared to initiate discussions about alcohol.

Some people say that because alcohol is a legal drug, it’s hard for them to think of it as being dangerous. Others say they find it difficult to talk about alcohol because they drink. Yet, alcohol is the drug most often used by young people and the consequences of its use can be harmful to in many ways.  If you or someone you know has encountered social or legal problems as a result of using alcohol, help is available.
To obtain a drug evaluation or alcohol evaluation in the state of Arizona, contact Stonewall Institute in Phoenix, Arizona at 602-535-6468.