Original Article

Major Psychiatric Disorders Masquerading as Alcoholism

Authors: JOSEPH B. PARKER JR. M.D., RICHARD M. MEILLER M.D., GEORGE W. ANDREWS M.D.

Abstract

There has always been debate on the topic of whether alcoholism represents a state of disease or not. The authors show the relationship of alcoholism to the psychotic patient. The recognition of this is essential in treatment and prognosis.

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