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Namita Swarup, MD

ADDICTION MEDICINE · MENTAL HEALTH · PEDIATRICS

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Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol Use Disorder

Evaluation of drinking patterns, withdrawal risk, and individualized treatment options.

Concerns addressed

Concerns may include difficulty controlling drinking, cravings, withdrawal, repeated attempts to cut down, or effects on health, work, or relationships.

  • How much and how often you drink.
  • Whether you have tried to cut down.
  • Cravings or loss of control.
  • Withdrawal symptoms.
  • Effects on sleep, mood, relationships, work, and physical health.
  • Other medications or substance use.
  • Liver, cardiovascular, neurologic, or other medical concerns.
  • Prior treatment and what did or did not help.
  • Your goals, which may include stopping alcohol or reducing harm depending on the clinical situation.

What to expect

An evaluation reviews drinking patterns, withdrawal history, health and mental-health concerns, prior treatment, goals, and the level of care that may be appropriate.

Safety notice

Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous for some people. Do not use a website to decide whether it is safe to stop abruptly; seek emergency care for urgent symptoms.

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