The potential effects of an extended alcohol withdrawal treatment programme on morbidity and mortality among inpatients in the German city of Bremen: a simulation study

The potential effects of an extended alcohol withdrawal treatment programme on morbidity and mortality among inpatients in the German city of Bremen: a simulation study

Abstract Background According to the German guidelines, people with severe alcohol use disorders (AUDs) should receive withdrawal treatment. Compared to somatic withdrawal treatment (SWT), extended duration and psychosocial elements of so-called “qualified withdrawal treatment” (QWT) aim to reduce r...

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Main Authors: Jakob Manthey, Christina Lindemann, Ludwig Kraus, Jens Reimer, Uwe Verthein, Bernd Schulte, Jürgen Rehm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
Subjects:
Alcohol
Treatment
Withdrawal
Detoxification
Alcohol use disorders
Hospital
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-019-0249-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-019-0249-7

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