Dental considerations for treatment of the alcohol-consuming patient

Abstract

Since a health risk is involved for patients who consume alcohol and depressants together, the patients should be evaluated carefully to determine their physical and emotional status. Patients with alcohol problems must be treated sternly and evaluated carefully to determine their physical and emotional status. A major health risk is involved for these patients if depressants and alcohol are ingested together. Only small amounts of drugs should be prescribed. Physical appearance of patients usually identifies problem drinkers. Since a health risk is involved for patients who consume alcohol and depressants together, the patients should be evaluated carefully to determine their physical and emotional status. Patients with alcohol problems must be treated sternly and evaluated carefully to determine their physical and emotional status. A major health risk is involved for these patients if depressants and alcohol are ingested together. Only small amounts of drugs should be prescribed. Physical appearance of patients usually identifies problem drinkers.