Alcohol Withdrawal: Does Sex Matter?

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Author
Canales, Francisco
Affiliation
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Issue Date
2018-03-28
MeSH Subjects
Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures
Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium
Sex

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The University of Arizona.
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A Thesis submitted to The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Medicine.
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http://hdl.handle.net/10150/627151
Abstract
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) occurs after an individual significantly reduces or completely stops consuming alcohol after a period of constant consumption. Existing literature plentifully describes social factors that contribute to lower likelihood of development of alcohol dependence among women. Physiological differences make alcohol dependent women more likely to develop alcoholrelated hepatic complications. Animal studies suggest that ovarian hormones are neuroprotective and lead to lower incidence of seizures and allow for quicker recovery from AWS.
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text; Electronic Thesis
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