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Hungarian psychoanalist, professor of psichoanalisis at The University of Chicago; chief contributions were in areas of brief analytic and psychosomatic medicine.  

A group of major mental disorders associated with organic brain damage due to alcohol; in DSM-IIl-R categorized as alcohol-induced organic mental disorders. Includes delirium tremens, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, and alcoholic hallucinosis.  

An organic mental disorder consisting of auditory hallucinations occurring in a clear sensorium, developing shortly after the reduction or cessation of drinking, usually within 48 hours. It commonly follows prolonged and heavy alcohol use. Associated with delirium tremens is characterized by auditory hallucinations is distinguished from delirium tremens in that it is a more chronic…

An organization of relatives of alcoholics operating in many communities under the philosophic and organizational structure of Alcoholics Anonymous to facilitate discussion and resolution of common problems. AL-ANON A twelve-step offshoot of Alcoholics Anonymous. It is an organization of spouses, family, and friends of alcoholics whose purpose it is to acquire insight into the problems…

That system of organs and nerves in which epinephrine (adrenalin) is the neurotransmitter. All the nerve cells for which norepinephrine and epinephrine are the transmitter substances that consist of the nerve cells activated by acetylcholine.  

Viennese psychiatrist, founder of the school of individual psychology.  

To misuse, attack, or injure. The most common form of abuse is child abuse. To frequently use improperly or to misuse, child abuse; drug abuse. Sexual acts that are negatively sanctioned by society. improper or excessive use of program benefits, resources or services by either providers or consumers. Abuse can occur, intentionally or unintentionally, when…

A unit of electric power equal to 1,000 watts.