J Korean Neuropsychiatr Assoc.
2004 Nov;43(6):625-625.
An Update on Alcohol Use Disorders
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Psychiatry, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.. keen@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- 2Institute of Behavioral Science in Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Alcohol use disorders and related problems continue to constitute a significant public health problem, leading to many psychiatric conditions, physical illnesses, and social problems such as domestic violence and occupational sabilities. Here, we provide an update on alcohol use disorders;1) genetic and neurobiological aspect, 2) neuroimaging study findings, 3) treatment of medical complications 4) psychotherapeutic approaches 5) pharmacological treatment and 6) women and offsprings issues of alcohol use disorders.
