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  • Clinical Medicine
  • Pharmacology

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  • Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects millions globally.
  • Abrupt cessation of alcohol can trigger potentially life-threatening alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS).
  • AWS results from central and autonomic nervous system hyperactivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the assessment and management of AWS.
  • To highlight effective pharmacotherapies for AWS.
  • To emphasize the role of primary care in managing AUD and AWS.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic tools for unhealthy alcohol use (AUDIT-C, SINGLE ALCOHOL SCREENING QUESTION).
  • Evaluation of assessment scales for AWS severity (CIWA-Ar, Short AWS).
  • Analysis of treatment strategies, including outpatient management and pharmacotherapy (benzodiazepines, carbamazepine, gabapentin).

Main Results:

  • AWS affects approximately 50% of patients with AUD upon cessation.
  • Untreated AWS can lead to seizures, delirium tremens, and death.
  • Outpatient management is suitable for mild to moderate AWS, utilizing supportive care and pharmacotherapy.
  • Benzodiazepines are first-line for moderate to severe AWS; carbamazepine and gabapentin serve as adjunctive or alternative options.

Conclusions:

  • Effective outpatient management of AWS is feasible with appropriate monitoring and pharmacotherapy.
  • Primary care physicians play a crucial role in initiating long-term AUD treatment alongside withdrawal management.
  • Timely and adequate treatment of AWS is essential to prevent severe complications and improve patient outcomes.