Is medical treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome a Stag Hunt? Challenges and opportunities in managing risk and uncertainty in addiction cessation

Roger Lee Mendoza School of Business, Wilmington University, New Castle, DE, USA Purpose: While the individual and social costs of alcoholism or alcohol use disorder are well established, few are aware that medical problems can arise during detoxification, some of which can be life-threatening. This...

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Main Author: Mendoza RL
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2017-12-01
Series:Risk Management and Healthcare Policy
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/is-medical-treatment-of-alcohol-withdrawal-syndrome-a-stag-hunt-challe-peer-reviewed-article-RMHP