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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

Differential Diagnosis

• Other medical conditions

• Cerebellar ataxia
• Diabetic acidosis
• Multiple sclerosis

• Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic intoxication

• Antihistamines
• Anticholinergic drugs