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Differential Diagnosis



To diagnose alcohol abuse, the clinician must rule out medical problems that cause symptoms similar to intoxication and withdrawal, such as the following conditions:

Brain trauma
Hypoglycemia
Electrolyte imbalance
Diabetic acidosis and ketoacidosis
Meningitis
Neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis
Pneumonia
Stroke



If a patient has one of these conditions, he or she may be disoriented, unable to hold a conversation, have a short attentio...Read the full article