Effects of Alcoholism-Addiction-Drug Abuse

I'm Dr. Robert R. Perkinson, the clinical director of Keystone Treatment Center. I specialize in alcoholism treatment, drug abuse treatment, teen drug abuse treatment, and problem gambling treatment. I have been treating alcoholics and addicts for over 30 years and have written the leading treatment manual for addiction counselors in the world. I thought I would give you an opportunity to learn more about addiction.

Acute Alcoholism Drug Withdrawal

History/Behavioral Observation Red Flags for Adult Alcohol Abuse

1. Tremor/perspiring/tachycardia.
2. Evidence of current intoxication.
3. Prescription drug seeking behavior.
4. Frequent falls; unexplained bruises.
5. Diabetes, elevated BP, ulcers non-responsive to treatment.
6. Frequent hospitalizations.
7. Gunshot/knife wound.
8. Suicide talk/attempt; depression.
9. Pregnancy (screen all).

Laboratory Red Flags for Adult Alcohol/Drug Abuse

1. MCV-over 95
2. MCH-High
3. GGT-High
4. SGOT-High
5. Bilirubin-High
6. Triglycerides-High
7. Anemia
8. Positive UA for alcohol

History/Behavioral Observation Red Flags for Adolescent Alcohol Abuse

1. Physical injuries; MVA, gunshot/knife wound, unexplained or repeated

       injuries.

1. Evidence of current use, e.g. dilated/pinpoint pupils, tremors, perspiring,

tachycardia, slurred/rapid speech.

1. Persistent cough (cigarette smoking is a risk factor).
2. Engages in risky behavior, e.g. unprotected sex.
3. Marked fall in academic/extracurricular performance.
4. Suicide talk/attempt; depression.
5. Sexually transmitted diseases.
6. Staphylococcus infection on face, arms, legs.
7. Unexplained weight loss.
8. Pregnancy (screen all).

Laboratory Red Flags for Adolescent Alcohol/Drug Abuse

1. Positive UA for alcohol/illicit drugs
2. Hepatitis A-B-C
3. GGT-High
4. SGOT-High
5. Bilirubin-High

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