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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]

Overview

Alcoholism must be differentiated from other diseases such cerebellar ataxia, diabetic acidosis, multiple sclerosis and anxiolytic intoxication[1]

Differential Diagnosis

  • Other medical conditions
  • Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic intoxication

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBN 0890425558.