@article{ref1,
title="Diagnosis of alcoholism in repeatedly intoxicated motorists. A study of 100 evaluations",
journal="Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift",
year="1984",
author="Michot, F. and Blum, P. and Schenker, A.",
volume="114",
number="42",
pages="1451-1461",
abstract="A total of 100 persons who had been repeatedly convicted of drunken driving were submitted to assessment by a medical expert. A series of uniform criteria were used to determine whether they suffered from alcoholism. The following methods of investigation were used: 1. a conversation relating to drinking habits, psychosocial background and sociological circumstances; 2. the MALT (Munich alcoholism test); 3. physical examination; 4. laboratory tests. Using these methods it was possible to distribute those examined into one of the following groups (according to WHO and Jellinek): non-alcoholics (10%), problem drinkers (49%) and addicted drinkers (41%). These three large groups presented a typical picture in respect of age, occupational group, blood alcohol concentration/journey, MALT index, pathological findings at physical examination and abnormally raised laboratory values. In particular, the triad of MCV, gamma-GT and macrocytosis played an important role in aiding the recognition of alcoholism or alcohol dependence. The additional presence of a raised value for SGPT further supported the diagnosis. In 37% of cases, regular alcoholic intake began during basic military service and in 28% at the place of work (mostly on building sites). In both of these groups it would appear important to institute appropriate preventive measures.<p /><p>Language: de</p>",
language="de",
issn="0036-7672",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}